Widgets Master
v0.2by jvwissen · updated 10 years ago
Easily manage the visibility of widgets.
- Rank
- #25,309
- Up130 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,186 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgets Master at a glance
Widgets Master is a WordPress plugin by jvwissen with 20+ active installs, the #25,309 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Dec 7, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 318 plugins tagged “taxonomy”, it ranks #130. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgets Master |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -3.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,309 · up 170 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,309 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,439 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,342 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,226 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,616 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,594 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,588 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,609 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,578 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,602 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,479 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.85% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgets Master
How many websites use Widgets Master?
Widgets Master is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,309 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgets Master been downloaded?
3,186 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Widgets Master last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Dec 7, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Widgets Master compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgets Master’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Master still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widgets Master have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets Master?
The plugins most like Widgets Master, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+), SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+) and Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | jvwissen |
| First released | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2016 |
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