Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widgets on Pages currently ranks #1366 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1357, first reached on Sep 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 31% versus the month before (27/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.0, shipped on Nov 13, 2024 (702 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1366 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1358 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1363 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1361 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 32 |
| 2026-09-30 | 36 |
| 2026-08-31 | 27 |
| 2026-07-31 | 24 |
| 2026-06-30 | 23 |
| 2026-05-31 | 18 |
| 2026-04-30 | 31 |
| 2026-03-31 | 26 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 22 |
| 2025-12-31 | 21 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 23 |
| 2025-09-30 | 36 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Widgets on Pages
Detected on 2 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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The Kerry Bog Village - Top Ring of Kerry Attractionskerrybogvillage.ie
- Theme: Egg
- 6 plugins detected
Details
| Author | toddhalfpenny |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.0 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Added to directory | 2010-04-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The easiest and highest rated way to Add Widgets or Sidebars to Posts and Pages using Visual editor, shortcodes or template tags.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Widgets on Pages?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Widgets on Pages?
As of October 16, 2026, Widgets on Pages ranks #1366 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1357.
When was Widgets on Pages last updated?
Widgets on Pages was last updated on November 13, 2024 (version 1.9.0). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Widgets on Pages?
Widgets on Pages is developed by toddhalfpenny. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2010.
