Title: The Viking Auto Dismiss Author: Daniel van der Velden Published: 26 December 2025 Last modified: 25 May 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/the-viking-auto-dismiss/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3428720) ![](https://ps.w.org/the-viking-auto-dismiss/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3428720) # The Viking Auto Dismiss By [Daniel van der Velden](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thevikingwebdesign/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/the-viking-auto-dismiss.1.1.3.zip) * [Details](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/#installation) * [Development](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-viking-auto-dismiss/) ## Description **Stop wasting time clicking away spam admin notices!** The Viking Auto Dismiss is a smart WordPress plugin that automatically dismisses annoying admin notices, so you can focus on what really matters – running your business. #### What It Does This plugin intelligently identifies and automatically dismisses spam-like admin notices including: * ✓ Review and rating requests * ✓ “Please rate us” messages * ✓ Promotional offers and discount codes * ✓ “Upgrade to Pro” advertisements * ✓ Plugin recommendations * ✓ Newsletter signup prompts * ✓ Marketing notifications #### What It Keeps The plugin is smart enough to preserve all important notifications: * ✓ WordPress core updates * ✓ Security warnings * ✓ Error messages * ✓ Plugin and theme updates * ✓ Critical system notifications * ✓ Database issues * ✓ PHP compatibility warnings #### Key Features * **Intelligent Detection** – Uses pattern matching to identify spam vs. important notices * **Set and Forget** – Works automatically once enabled * **Safe** – Never dismisses critical security or update notifications * **Lightweight** – Minimal performance impact * **Easy Toggle** – Simple on/off switch in settings * **No Configuration Needed** – Works out of the box * **Translation Ready** – Fully internationalized #### Perfect For * Busy entrepreneurs who value their time * Agencies managing multiple client sites * Developers who are tired of spam notices * Anyone who wants a cleaner WordPress admin #### Privacy This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It works entirely locally in your WordPress installation. #### Related Plugins Check out [TidyBot](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tidybot/) for comprehensive WordPress cleanup – removes unused plugins, themes, and database entries to keep your site lean and fast. #### About The Developer Developed by [The Viking Webdesign](https://thevikingwebdesign.com/) – We build WordPress solutions for entrepreneurs who want to focus on their business, not on annoying admin notices. ### Additional Info #### Support For support questions, please use the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-viking-auto-dismiss/). #### Contribute We welcome contributions and feedback! Visit our website at [thevikingwebdesign.com](https://thevikingwebdesign.com/) to get in touch. #### Other Plugins Check out our other WordPress solutions: * [TidyBot](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tidybot/)– Comprehensive WordPress cleanup tool * [The Viking Abandoned Monitor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-abandoned-monitor/)– Identify potentially abandoned or outdated plugins ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Go to Plugins > Add New 3. Search for “The Viking Auto Dismiss” 4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate” #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 3. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin 4. Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now” 5. Activate the plugin #### After Installation The plugin works automatically once activated. To adjust settings: 1. Go to Settings > Auto Dismiss 2. Toggle the “Enable Auto Dismiss” checkbox 3. Click “Save Settings” That’s it! The plugin will now automatically dismiss spam notices. ## FAQ ### Will this dismiss important update notifications? No! The plugin is designed to only dismiss marketing and promotional notices. All WordPress core updates, security warnings, error messages, and plugin/theme updates remain visible. ### Can I temporarily disable the auto-dismiss feature? Yes! Simply go to Settings > Auto Dismiss and uncheck the “Enable Auto Dismiss” option. You can re-enable it anytime. ### Does this plugin affect website performance? No. The plugin is extremely lightweight and only loads a small JavaScript file in the WordPress admin area. It has no impact on your website’s frontend performance. ### Will this work with all plugins? The plugin works with the vast majority of WordPress plugins that use standard WordPress admin notice APIs. In rare cases where a plugin uses non-standard notices, they may not be automatically dismissed. ### Does this plugin collect any data? No. This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any data. It works entirely within your WordPress installation. ### What if I want to see all notices temporarily? Simply disable the plugin from Settings > Auto Dismiss, or deactivate it temporarily from the Plugins page. ### Can I customize which notices are dismissed? The current version automatically identifies and dismisses spam notices based on intelligent pattern matching. Future versions may include more customization options based on user feedback. ### Is this plugin compatible with multisite? Yes, the plugin works on both single WordPress installations and multisite networks. ### How do I report a bug or suggest a feature? Please use the WordPress.org support forum for this plugin, or contact us through [our website](https://thevikingwebdesign.com/). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors and Developers “The Viking Auto Dismiss” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Daniel van der Velden ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thevikingwebdesign/) [Translate “The Viking Auto Dismiss” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-viking-auto-dismiss/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/the-viking-auto-dismiss/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-viking-auto-dismiss/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-viking-auto-dismiss/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Change Log #### 1.1.3 * Fixed plugin uninstall/delete not working in WordPress admin * Self-contained uninstall.php removes all plugin data reliably * JavaScript no longer loads on plugins.php to prevent interference with activate/ deactivate/delete * Verified compatibility with PHP 8.3 * Added missing review submitted AJAX handler #### 1.1.2 * Safe Mode refactor: only clicks dismiss buttons, no DOM removal * Improved page exclusions for WP-Optimize and profile.php * Enhanced security with strict notice allowlists #### 1.1.1 * Fixed white page issues on dashboard (index.php) and plugins.php pages * Added TGM Plugin Activation notice detection and automatic dismissal * Improved stability by excluding sensitive admin pages from auto-dismiss processing * Enhanced error handling and null checks to prevent JavaScript errors * Better detection of plugin-specific notices even when they have update-nag class #### 1.1.0 * Fixed critical issue where plugin list table action links (Activate/Deactivate) were being removed * Added comprehensive protection for plugin list table elements on plugins.php page * Improved notice detection to only process actual admin notices, not UI elements * Enhanced exclusion filters for WordPress admin interface elements * Added Photo Gallery / 10Web and Soledad Theme notice support #### 1.0.9 * Added Photo Gallery / 10Web notice detection and dismissal * Fixed “Maybe later” button in review popup – popup now closes correctly * Improved dismiss link handling for Photo Gallery notices #### 1.0.8 * Fixed issue where Really Simple Security “Negeren” links caused page navigation to white page * Improved handling of dismiss links – notices are now removed directly instead of clicking navigation links * Better detection and handling of links vs buttons for dismiss actions #### 1.0.7 * Added automatic background registration check (once per 24 hours and on admin activity) * Enhanced detection for Really Simple Security notices with “Negeren” link * Enhanced detection for Elementor notices with .e-notice__dismiss buttons * Added detection for 30+ popular WordPress plugins (Yoast, WooCommerce, Jetpack, etc.) * Improved link click handling for dismiss links (not just buttons) * Better handling of notices with different structures and languages #### 1.0.6 * Added 24-hour dismissal counter in admin bar and settings page * Added direct dismiss approach for all notice-dismiss buttons (most aggressive method) * Enhanced detection for Astra theme “Getting Started” banner * Enhanced detection for SureForms analytics optin notice * Enhanced detection for WordPress welcome notices * Added multi-language dismiss button detection (English and Dutch) * Added automatic dismissal of success messages after 10 seconds delay * Improved notice container detection (walks up DOM tree) * Added multiple click attempts with delays for better reliability * Added force removal fallback if dismiss button doesn’t work * Enhanced debug logging for troubleshooting * More aggressive notice detection and dismissal * Better handling of notices with different language variants * Improved dismiss button finding (by class, by text, by screen-reader-text) * Better notice container detection when structure varies * Fixed issue where notices weren’t being dismissed on some pages * Fixed issue with notices that have different language screen-reader-text * Fixed issue with notices that don’t have standard .notice class structure #### 1.0.5 * Added automatic site registration for tracking (free plugin) * Added own admin menu item (moved from Settings submenu) * Added Viking Core integration for registration and webhook events * Added heartbeat system for active installation tracking * Enhanced review pattern detection (tester, test review, etc.) * Improved code quality (Plugin Check compliant) * Automatic registration for existing users on first menu visit #### 1.0.4 * Added plugin-specific detection for WP fail2ban notifications * Added plugin-specific detection for WP Rocket notifications (including Rocket Insights) * Enhanced marketing pattern detection for free trial and premium feature promotions * Added Dutch dismiss button detection (Afsluiten, Negeer deze melding) * Added specific notice selectors for WP fail2ban and WP Rocket elements * Added direct plugin identification function for faster detection * Improved dynamic plugin promotion in settings sidebar (now shows TidyBot or Abandoned Monitor) #### 1.0.3 * Added logo support in settings page (header and sidebar) * Enhanced spam detection with Dutch translations and more patterns * Added social media prompt detection * Added feature announcement detection * Expanded dismiss button selectors for better compatibility * Added AJAX event listener for dynamically added notices * Improved notice detection with multiple processing intervals * Better handling of nested notices #### 1.0.2 * Added detection for setup wizard prompts (MonsterInsights, Google Analytics, etc.) * Added detection for migration/background process notices * Added detection for theme plugin requirement notices * Enhanced pattern matching with Dutch language support * Improved filtering of non-critical configuration prompts #### 1.0.1 * Enhanced spam detection patterns * Added detection for “How do you like…” style review requests * Added auto-dismiss for success notification spam (cache cleared, optimization complete, etc.) * Improved pattern matching for promotional content #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Automatic detection and dismissal of spam admin notices * Intelligent pattern matching to preserve important notifications * Simple enable/disable toggle * Lightweight and performant * Translation ready * WordPress 6.7 compatible ## Meta * Version **1.1.3** * Last updated **4 months ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.10** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/) * Tags * [admin](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[cleanup](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cleanup/) [dismiss](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/dismiss/)[notices](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/notices/) [productivity](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/productivity/) * [Advanced View](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-auto-dismiss/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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