Widgetize Pages Light
v3.0by OTWthemes · updated 4 years ago
Drop widgets in page or post content area. Widgetized pages. Build your custom Responsive page layout in no time. No coding, easy and fun!
- Rank
- #4,196
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,690
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 262.4K
- 262,435 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 32 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgetize Pages Light at a glance
Widgetize Pages Light is a WordPress plugin by OTWthemes with 2K+ active installs, the #4,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 19% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Version 3.0 came out on May 7, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “widgetize page”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats462 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgetize Pages Light |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,689 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,689 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,692 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,694 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,027 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,690 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,688 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,686 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,694 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,125 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,135 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,140 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,140 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,138 |
Rank over time
#4,196 · down 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,196 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,193 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,190 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,190 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,182 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,193 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,196 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,194 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,188 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,186 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,178 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,184 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,191 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,190 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,172 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -5.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +12.53% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -13.79% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.06% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4191 → #4182
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.066%
- v2.69.4%
- v2.57.4%
- Other17%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★32 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 20, 2012
- Last updated
- May 7, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgetize Pages Light
How many websites use Widgetize Pages Light?
Widgetize Pages Light is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgetize Pages Light been downloaded?
262,435 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was Widgetize Pages Light last updated?
Version 3.0 came out on May 7, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release
Is Widgetize Pages Light compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgetize Pages Light’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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.
Does Widgetize Pages Light have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 4 known vulnerabilities affect version 3.0, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Widgetize Pages Light still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widgetize Pages Light have?
4.2 out of 5 from 32 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Widgetize Pages Light?
The plugins most like Widgetize Pages Light, by the tags they share, are Widgets on Pages (20K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Disable Author Pages (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
32 reviews
- 5 stars: 25 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 6 reviews, 19%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 19%1–2★
- About 2 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 | ≈ 2,690 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 32 |
| Total downloads | 262.4K |
| Author | OTWthemes |
| First released | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 7, 2022 |
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