Shipping Zones by Drawing for… vs Effata Widget Areas (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
4.1(24)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has accumulated 76K+ total downloads while Effata Widget Areas has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shipping Zones by Drawing for… | Effata Widget Areas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 76K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Age | 7 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.4.3 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.1/5Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Effata Widget AreasN/A
Total Reviews
24Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Effata Widget Areas0
Active Installs
700Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Effata Widget Areas20
Total Downloads
76K+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Effata Widget Areas1.2K+
Support Resolution
0%Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget AreasN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoShipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Effata Widget Areas4 years ago
First Released
2019Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget Areas2021
Age
7 yearsShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget Areas5 years
WP Requires
6.0+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget Areas5.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget Areas7.1+
Business Model
FreeShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget AreasFree
Latest Version
3.1.4.3Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Effata Widget Areas1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
4.1/5(24 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
21%
Effata Widget Areas
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Effata Widget Areas more popular?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has 700 active installations while Effata Widget Areas has 20. Shipping Zones by Drawing for… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Effata Widget Areas?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has a 4.1/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Effata Widget Areas has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shipping Zones by Drawing for… and Effata Widget Areas free?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… is free and Effata Widget Areas is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Effata Widget Areas?
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?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… was last updated 2 months ago and Effata Widget Areas was last updated 4 years ago.
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