Widget Importer & Exporter vs Dashboard Columns (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Importer & Exporter
200K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Dashboard Columns has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Widget Importer & Exporter leads in active installations (200K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while Dashboard Columns has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | Dashboard Columns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
Dashboard Columns
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Widget Importer & Exporter averaged approximately 361 daily downloads while Dashboard Columns averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
Widget Importer & Exporter Reviews
Thanks for great plugin.
Simple and Easy to Use
Does what I need
Thanks for creating this!
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, 6 star plugin
Dashboard Columns Reviews
Simple and great!
nothing more to say.
Works perfectly!
To paraphrase The Smiths, some widgets are bigger than others. This plugin lets them spread out. Well done!
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