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Dynamic Widgets vs Context Manager (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Dynamic Widgets

Dynamic Widgets

4.7(109)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Context Manager

Context Manager

5(5)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Context Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Dynamic Widgets leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Dynamic Widgets has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Context Manager has 4.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Dynamic Widgets
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Context Manager5/5
Total Reviews
109Dynamic Widgets
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Context Manager5
Active Installs
10K+Dynamic Widgets
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Context Manager20
Total Downloads
1.0M+Dynamic Widgets
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Context Manager4.7K+
Support Resolution
100%Dynamic Widgets
Context ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDynamic Widgets
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Context Manager12 years ago
First Released
2010Dynamic Widgets
Context Manager2012
Age
16 yearsDynamic Widgets
Context Manager14 years
WP Requires
3.0.0+Dynamic Widgets
Context Manager3.2+
PHP Requires
5.2.7+Dynamic Widgets
Context Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDynamic Widgets
Context ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.6.6Dynamic Widgets
Context Manager1.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Dynamic Widgets

4.7/5(109 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%

Context Manager

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Dynamic Widgets Reviews

by Rik0399

It Worked!

Thank you for this great plugin! Okay, not the best in user design but the functionality is amazing! I was in the middle of trying to work out some CSS with chatbot which didn’t work. This di

by aralar

Facile à utiliser et efficace

Très facile à utiliser et extrêmement efficace. Fonctionne très bien avec les toutes dernières versions de WordPress. Je la recommande sans la moindre hésitation.

by bufus

Did the job!

I rate it 5* because, although it can definitely improve, it does the job very well, and remains free while doing so. Keep it up!

Context Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dynamic Widgets or Context Manager more popular?
Dynamic Widgets has 10K+ active installations while Context Manager has 20. Dynamic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dynamic Widgets or Context Manager?
Dynamic Widgets has a 4.7/5 rating from 109 reviews, while Context Manager has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Dynamic Widgets and Context Manager free?
Dynamic Widgets is free and Context Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dynamic Widgets or Context Manager?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Dynamic Widgets was last updated 1 month ago and Context Manager was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.