Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widget Options currently ranks #377 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #371, first reached on Aug 5, 2026.
- It is averaging 385 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 30% versus the month before (553/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.5, shipped on May 26, 2026 (97 days ago) — release #53 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #377 |
| 2026-07-31 | #372 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 217 |
| 2026-07-31 | 433 |
| 2026-06-30 | 717 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,160 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,842 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,773 |
| 2026-02-28 | 179 |
| 2026-01-31 | 246 |
| 2025-12-31 | 348 |
| 2025-11-30 | 340 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,735 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,886 |
| 2025-08-31 | 191 |
| 2025-07-31 | 358 |
| 2025-06-30 | 288 |
| 2025-05-31 | 213 |
| 2025-04-30 | 509 |
| 2025-03-31 | 590 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,158 |
| 2025-01-31 | 879 |
| 2024-12-31 | 423 |
| 2024-11-30 | 826 |
| 2024-10-31 | 715 |
| 2024-09-30 | 380 |
| 2024-08-31 | 209 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marketing Fire |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.5 |
| Versions released | 53 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-26 |
| Added to directory | 2016-02-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Widget Options gives you super powers to control your site’s sidebar widgets and all Gutenberg blocks on pages, posts & other custom post types.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Widget Options?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Widget Options?
As of August 31, 2026, Widget Options ranks #377 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #371.
When was Widget Options last updated?
Widget Options was last updated on May 26, 2026 (version 4.2.5). It has shipped 53 releases in total.
Who makes Widget Options?
Widget Options is developed by Marketing Fire. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2016.
