Disable Widgets
v2.0by Jan Štětina · updated 8 years ago
Disable unused sidebar widgets.
- Rank
- #23,418
- Up88 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,663 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Widgets at a glance
Disable Widgets is a WordPress plugin by Jan Štětina with 30+ active installs, the #23,418 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Apr 26, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “sidebar widgets”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Widgets |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · +2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,418 · up 117 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,418 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,498 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,365 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,495 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,401 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,623 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,646 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,703 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,699 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,535 |
Growth %
Average +0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23699 → #23498
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Widgets
How many websites use Disable Widgets?
Disable Widgets is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,418 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Widgets been downloaded?
4,663 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Disable Widgets last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Apr 26, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Disable Widgets compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Widgets’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Disable Widgets still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Widgets have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Widgets?
The plugins most like Disable Widgets, by the tags they share, are Widget Disable (10K+), SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+) and Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | Jan Štětina |
| First released | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
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