Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/hawkinslabdev/wordpress-admin-notes/releases/download/2025.11.0/wordpress-admin-notes_plugin.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
A simple dashboard widget for WordPress that allows administrators to write and save persistent plain text notes. Notes remain across sessions and page reloads, making internal team communication easier. Easy to install, even easier to use.
Installation
- Upload
admin-team-notes.phpto/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin panel
- Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes
- The widget will appear on the WordPress Dashboard
Usage
- Open the Admin Team Notes widget on the Dashboard
- Click Edit to type your note
- Click Save Note or press Ctrl/Cmd + S
- Click Cancel to discard changes
Notes persist when you refresh the page, log out, or navigate away.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
Note, only users with manage_options can view or edit notes.
License
Free for open source projects and personal use under the AGPL 3.0 license. For more information, please see the license file.
Releases
1 release. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.
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