Periscope is a free WordPress plugin that replaces the default dashboard news widget with a customizable version, allowing site owners to display news from chosen RSS feeds and events. It is ideal for agencies and site owners seeking relevant, branded dashboard content.
In the Productivity & Work space, Periscope – Custom Dashboard News Widget takes a focused approach. It focuses on allowing WordPress site owners to display relevant news and events on their dashboard instead of the default widget. Periscope – Custom Dashboard News Widget is a consumer product aimed at wordPress site owners and agencies. Periscope – Custom Dashboard News Widget costs nothing to use. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
It is developed by Fernando Tellado, and the product first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are custom dashboard widget, RSS feed aggregation, and event integration. The interface is available in English, Spanish, and Lithuanian.
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