Widgets Device Display Option
v1.0by Mathieu Thollet · updated 8 years ago
Adds option for widgets to hide or show depending on device type : mobile, desktop, or both.
- Rank
- #49,782
- Up19,384 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,483 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgets Device Display Option at a glance
Widgets Device Display Option is a WordPress plugin by Mathieu Thollet with fewer than 10 active installs, the #49,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 27, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 4 plugins tagged “devices”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgets Device Display Option |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7 · +250.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#49,782 · up 20,403 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #49,782 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #69,166 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #62,570 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #73,871 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #56,673 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #64,222 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #70,492 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #70,185 |
Growth %
Average +10.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -83.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 27, 2018
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgets Device Display Option
How many websites use Widgets Device Display Option?
Widgets Device Display Option is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #49,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgets Device Display Option been downloaded?
1,483 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Widgets Device Display Option last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 27, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Widgets Device Display Option compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgets Device Display Option’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 Widgets Device Display Option 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 Widgets Device Display Option have?
No one has reviewed Widgets Device Display Option on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets Device Display Option?
The plugins most like Widgets Device Display Option, by the tags they share, are Widget Context (30K+), Widget Content Blocks (10K+) and Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Mathieu Thollet |
| First released | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2018 |
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