Dasher is a free, multipage admin dashboard template built with Next.js and React by CodesCandy, distributed through ThemeWagon, that gives developers a ready-made UI for admin panels and data-driven web apps.
What is Dasher?
Dasher is a free, multipage admin dashboard template built with Next.js and React by CodesCandy, distributed through ThemeWagon. It provides a ready-made UI for building admin panels and data-driven web apps, with a minimal design and modular layout for data visualization.
The template runs on the Next.js framework and includes ApexCharts.js for chart rendering. It ships with 5+ pre-built pages, including a dashboard, blog section, authentication page, and 404 page, plus demo images and included libraries and plugins.
Key Features
- Tech stack — Built on Next.js and React, with ApexCharts.js for charting and no separate CSS framework named; the layout uses a mobile-first responsive approach.
- Multipage structure — 5+ pre-built pages covering dashboard, blog, authentication, and 404 views, giving developers a complete starting point.
- Navigation and filtering — Side navigation bar, dropdown menus, search filter, breadcrumbs, and pagination UI are included out of the box.
- Content sections — Tabbed contents and a blog section are part of the template, useful for content-heavy admin areas.
- Developer experience — Clean codebase and easy customization; the template is developer-friendly and designed for fast page loading.
- Performance and SEO — Optimized for page speed, SEO-friendly, and cross-browser-compatible with fewer bugs across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers.
- Responsive design — 100% responsive with a mobile-first design, compatible with Android, iPad, iPhone, and other mobile devices.
- Extras — Social media icons and call-to-action buttons are included, along with all demo images and libraries/plugins in the box.
Who is it for?
- Frontend developers building admin dashboards or back-office applications from a modern Next.js starter.
- Startups and SaaS teams needing a multipage dashboard UI with charts, blog, and authentication screens without starting from scratch.
- Freelancers delivering admin panels to clients with a free, open-source base that allows commercial use.
What can you do with Dasher?
- Developers: scaffold a React/Next.js admin dashboard with pre-built pages for data visualization, user management, and authentication.
- Product teams: customize the breadcrumbs, search filter, and tabbed content to organize internal tool navigation and content workflows.
- Designers: use the minimal, responsive UI as a starting point for client demo prototypes or MVP mockups.
Pricing
Dasher is free and open source. ThemeWagon lists it as usable in commercial projects with lifetime free updates. The download requires an email address; no paid tier is mentioned.
Alternatives
- AdminKit — a free Bootstrap 5 HTML5 UI kit for admin dashboards.
- Windster — a free responsive Tailwind CSS admin dashboard template.
- Phoenix — a premium Bootstrap 5 admin dashboard template (paid) with more components and versions.
FAQ
Is Dasher free to use?
Yes, Dasher is a free template. ThemeWagon lists it as open source, permits commercial use, and includes lifetime free updates.
What framework does Dasher use?
Dasher is built with Next.js and React, and uses ApexCharts.js for charting. It is not a plain HTML template; it is a React/Next.js project.
Does Dasher include a blog section?
Yes, the multipage design includes a blog section, along with search filters, breadcrumbs, tabbed contents, pagination UI, a side navigation bar, and an authentication page.
Can I use Dasher in commercial projects?
Yes, the template's license allows use in commercial projects and comes with lifetime free updates. It is open source.
What pages are included in Dasher?
Dasher ships with 5+ pre-built pages including a dashboard, blog section, authentication page, and a 404 page, plus demo images and included libraries/plugins.
