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Widget Instance

v0.9.4

by Global · updated 8 years ago

Display an active widget added to a sidebar within the editor or by using a shortcode, function or action.

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Rank
#9,105
Up11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 517
500+ reported · High
Total downloads
14.2K
14,184 all-time
Rating
3.4/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25% (30d)·Toward 600+ · ETA ~20d

Widget Instance at a glance

Widget Instance is a WordPress plugin by Global with 500+ active installs, the #9,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.9.4 came out on Jul 11, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 576 plugins tagged “widgets”, it ranks #113. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

136 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Widget Instance Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateWidget Instance
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20266
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 517 · -1.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026517
Nov 7, 2026516
Nov 5, 2026518
Nov 4, 2026519
Nov 3, 2026519
Nov 2, 2026518
Nov 1, 2026518
Oct 31, 2026518
Oct 30, 2026519
Oct 29, 2026519
Oct 28, 2026521
Oct 27, 2026524

Rank over time

#9,105 · down 23 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#9.1K#9.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#9,105
Nov 7, 2026#9,116
Nov 6, 2026#9,081
Nov 5, 2026#9,092
Nov 4, 2026#9,085
Nov 3, 2026#9,083
Nov 2, 2026#9,088
Nov 1, 2026#9,099
Oct 31, 2026#9,095
Oct 30, 2026#9,092
Oct 29, 2026#9,099
Oct 28, 2026#9,091
Oct 27, 2026#9,082

Growth %

Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026-0.19%
Nov 5, 2026-0.19%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.19%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.19%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.38%
Oct 28, 2026-0.57%

Active installs band

500+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.480500520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026500+
Nov 7, 2026500+
Nov 6, 2026500+
Nov 5, 2026500+
Nov 4, 2026500+
Nov 3, 2026500+
Nov 2, 2026500+
Nov 1, 2026500+
Oct 31, 2026500+
Oct 30, 2026500+
Oct 29, 2026500+
Oct 28, 2026500+
Oct 27, 2026500+

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Change log

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  1. Rank #9091 → #9092
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.9100%

Rating trend

3.4★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.9.4
Requires WordPress
2.9.1
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 11, 2012
Last updated
Jul 11, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Widget Instance

How many websites use Widget Instance?

Widget Instance is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Widget Instance been downloaded?

14,184 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats

When was Widget Instance last updated?

Version 0.9.4 came out on Jul 11, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Widget Instance compatible with the latest WordPress?

Widget Instance’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 Widget Instance 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 Widget Instance have?

3.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Widget Instance?

The plugins most like Widget Instance, by the tags they share, are Widget Context (30K+), Widget Content Blocks (10K+) and Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.4

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 3 reviews, 33%
Positive
56%4–5★
Mixed
11%3★
Critical
33%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Widget Instance
Estimated installs≈ 517
Reported installs500+
Rating3.4
Reviews9
Total downloads14.2K
AuthorGlobal
First releasedJun 11, 2012
Version0.9.4
Requires WP2.9.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 11, 2018

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