Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widget Manager Light currently ranks #8403 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8373, first reached on Sep 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.18, shipped on Mar 3, 2022 (1,697 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #8403 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8416 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8428 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8417 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | OTWthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.18 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2022-03-03 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Widget Manager lets you control on which pages widgets appear via nice and easy interface. Show or hide widgets. Display relevant content on your page …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Widget Manager Light?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Widget Manager Light?
As of October 25, 2026, Widget Manager Light ranks #8403 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8373.
When was Widget Manager Light last updated?
Widget Manager Light was last updated on March 3, 2022 (version 1.18). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Widget Manager Light?
Widget Manager Light is developed by OTWthemes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
