Widget Context vs Dynamic Widgets (2026)

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

Widget Context

Widget Context

4.5(96)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Dynamic Widgets

Dynamic Widgets

4.7(109)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dynamic Widgets has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 109 reviews) while Widget Context leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Context has accumulated 967K+ total downloads while Dynamic Widgets has 1.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets4.7/5
Total Reviews
96Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets109
Active Installs
40K+Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets10K+
Total Downloads
967K+Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets1.0M+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Context
Dynamic Widgets100%
Last Updated
1 year agoWidget Context
Dynamic Widgets1 month ago
First Released
2009Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets2010
Age
17 yearsWidget Context
Dynamic Widgets16 years
WP Requires
3.0+Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets5.2.7+
Business Model
FreeWidget Context
Dynamic WidgetsFree
Latest Version
1.3.3Widget Context
Dynamic Widgets1.6.6

Rating Breakdown

Widget Context

4.5/5(96 reviews)
5
82%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
8%

Dynamic Widgets

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

Recent Reviews

Widget Context Reviews

by 1badrose

Not Working Anymore, Not Supported

It was an awesome plugin, too bad it isn’t working anymore and you get no support.

by dimal

A MUST for every installation of WordPress

This is a great plugin, works as expected and you can’t be without it. I would give a ten star if i could. Thank you for the plugin.

by maxxtrosweden

Easy to use

Does what is says. Very good.

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widget Context or Dynamic Widgets more popular?
Widget Context has 40K+ active installations while Dynamic Widgets has 10K+. Widget Context is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Context or Dynamic Widgets?
Widget Context has a 4.5/5 rating from 96 reviews, while Dynamic Widgets has a 4.7/5 rating from 109 reviews.
Are Widget Context and Dynamic Widgets free?
Widget Context is free and Dynamic Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Context or Dynamic Widgets?
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?
Widget Context was last updated 1 year ago and Dynamic Widgets was last updated 1 month ago.

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