Widget Saver
v2.0.0by zorgbargle · updated 14 years ago
Saves the current widget layout and allows the layout to be restored at a later date.
- Rank
- #16,894
- Down28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 96
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.5K
- 10,460 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widget Saver at a glance
Widget Saver is a WordPress plugin by zorgbargle with 90+ active installs, the #16,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 22, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 167 plugins tagged “administration”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats51 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widget Saver |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 96 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 96 |
Rank over time
#16,894 · up 76 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,894 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,866 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,900 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,853 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,961 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,953 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,873 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,847 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,854 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,879 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,865 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,924 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,979 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,970 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | +0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.04% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 31, 2010
- Last updated
- Sep 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widget Saver
How many websites use Widget Saver?
Widget Saver is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widget Saver been downloaded?
10,460 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Widget Saver last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Widget Saver compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widget Saver’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Widget Saver 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 Widget Saver have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Widget Saver?
The plugins most like Widget Saver, 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
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 96 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 10.5K |
| Author | zorgbargle |
| First released | Jul 31, 2010 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2012 |
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