Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- jQuery UI Widgets currently ranks #5422 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5418, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 22% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v0.60, shipped on Aug 11, 2026 (67 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #5422 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5458 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5473 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5487 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | David Gwyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.60 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-11 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple, flexible, and powerful way to add jQuery UI widgets to your site posts, pages, or widgets. Works right out of the box!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use jQuery UI Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is jQuery UI Widgets?
As of October 17, 2026, jQuery UI Widgets ranks #5422 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5418.
When was jQuery UI Widgets last updated?
jQuery UI Widgets was last updated on August 11, 2026 (version 0.60). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes jQuery UI Widgets?
jQuery UI Widgets is developed by David Gwyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
