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Dashboard Message
Displays a custom message on the dashboard with full HTML/PHP/JavaScript support. Useful for administrator who have clients as users. The plugin will display anything that’s in the message.php file in the plugin’s directory. Since the plugin uses a simple include, any kind of content is supported.
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 2.0.2.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 14, 2026
01 / Source details
Displays a custom message on the dashboard with full HTML/PHP/JavaScript support. Useful for administrator who have clients as users.
The plugin will display anything that’s in the message.php file in the plugin’s directory. Since the plugin uses a simple include, any kind of content is supported.
See it in action
A closer look.
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This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- 01Upload ‘plugin-name.php’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- 03Put your message in the ‘message.php’ file in the plugin’s directory
03 / Source details
Frequently asked questions.
Are there plans to make editing message.php easier?
Not yet, but if anyone asks for it, I’ll be glad to include that feature.
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