Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#371
Peak #371
Downloads / day
493
prev 518
Downloads (7d)
3,031
All-time downloads
4.4M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widget Options currently ranks #371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 541 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.2.5, shipped on May 26, 2026 (73 days ago) — release #53 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Widget Options a free plugin?
Yes — Widget Options is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Widget Options?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Widget Options?
As of August 7, 2026, Widget Options ranks #371 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
