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Simple News

Fewer than 10 installs

Its stats
Closest match
Download Attachments
Shares 1 of Simple News's 3 tags.
Most installed
Donations via PayPal
20K+ active installs.
Best rated
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews.
Most recently updated
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
Updated on Sep 21, 2026.
  1. Download Attachments

    by dFactory

    Download Attachments is a new approach to managing downloads in WordPress. It allows you to easily add and display download links in any post or page.

    Installs
    8K+
    Rank
    #2,417
    Rating
    4.5(46)
    Updated
    5 months ago

    Sharesattachments

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  2. Donations via PayPal

    by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ

    Easy, simple setup to add a PayPal Donation button as a Widget or with a shortcode.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,192
    Rating
    4.7(27)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Sharesshortcodewidget

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  3. Shortcode Widget

    by Gagan Deep Singh

    Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,622
    Rating
    4.9(34)
    Updated
    7 months ago

    Sharesshortcodewidget

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  4. Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

    by Johan van der Wijk

    This plugin enables you to edit and display Content Blocks in a sidebar widget or using a shortcode.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,517
    Rating
    4.9(80)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharesshortcodewidget

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