Classic Widgets vs Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Options – Advanced Conditional…
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Classic Widgets has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 263 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… has 4.2M+. Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… has a higher support resolution rate (95% vs 25%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Classic Widgets | Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 263 | ► | 1,516 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 7.3M+ | ◄ | 4.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | 25% | ► | 95% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3 | 4.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Classic Widgets
Widget Options – Advanced Conditional…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Classic Widgets averaged approximately 2,179 daily downloads while Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… averaged 6,001.
Recent Reviews
Classic Widgets Reviews
Works Like Before
Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time 👍
Old Widgets Back
Installed Classic Widgets cz I prefer the old widget screen. Works exactly like before and keeps things simple. No confusion with block widgets anymore. Really glad this exists. Tnkz devs!
Great and very helpful plugin
Great widget plugin. The widgets are flexible, easy to style, and they do not slow down the site.
Widget Options – Advanced Conditional… Reviews
Awesomeness!
Great plugin. Does what it claims to with added CSS controls with the free version. Couldn’t ask for more.
Exactly what I was looking for
This widget is great. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Easy to Use and Works Perfectly
The free version of Extended Widget Options works great and does exactly what it promises. It’s easy to use and adds useful functionality. Highly recommended!
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