Ajax Widget Area
v0.7by ChrisHilditch · updated 14 years ago
This plugin creates a new 'Ajax Widget Area'. The widget loads the widgets placed in the Area with AJAX, after the page load.
- Rank
- #22,540
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 5,027 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ajax Widget Area at a glance
Ajax Widget Area is a WordPress plugin by ChrisHilditch with 40+ active installs, the #22,540 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.7 came out on Apr 13, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 80 plugins tagged “Page Speed”, it ranks #29. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ajax Widget Area |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
Rank over time
#22,540 · down 220 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,540 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,538 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,547 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,537 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,555 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,526 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,284 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,281 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,402 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,299 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,394 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,339 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,320 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.27% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.7100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 8, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ajax Widget Area
How many websites use Ajax Widget Area?
Ajax Widget Area is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,540 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ajax Widget Area been downloaded?
5,027 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Ajax Widget Area last updated?
Version 0.7 came out on Apr 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Ajax Widget Area compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ajax Widget Area’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Ajax Widget Area still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ajax Widget Area have?
No one has reviewed Ajax Widget Area on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Ajax Widget Area?
The plugins most like Ajax Widget Area, by the tags they share, are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+), Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+) and Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | ChrisHilditch |
| First released | Apr 8, 2012 |
| Version | 0.7 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 13, 2012 |
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