Best simple widget plugins for WordPress
The most popular simple widget plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Anywhere Widgets leads with 700+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “simple widget” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 1 simple widget plugins
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WP Anywhere WidgetsThe most installed simple widget plugin, with 700+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.