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@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Title
 
+> This plugin formerly provided the "homepage" of early alpha versions of Backstage.
+> It is no longer in active use and in most cases can be removed from your instance.
+
 Welcome to the welcome plugin!
 
 ## Sub-section 1