Elements Plus! vs Widget Entries (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Entries has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Elements Plus! leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Elements Plus! has accumulated 328K+ total downloads while Widget Entries has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Elements Plus! | Widget Entries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 328K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.16.5 | 0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Elements Plus!
►Widget Entries5/5
Total Reviews
23Elements Plus!
◄Widget Entries1
Active Installs
6.0K+Elements Plus!
◄Widget Entries400
Total Downloads
328K+Elements Plus!
◄Widget Entries18K+
Support Resolution
N/AElements Plus!
Widget EntriesN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoElements Plus!
◄Widget Entries15 years ago
First Released
2017Elements Plus!
Widget Entries2011
Age
9 yearsElements Plus!
Widget Entries15 years
WP Requires
6.1+Elements Plus!
Widget Entries3.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Elements Plus!
Widget Entriesfalse+
Business Model
FreeElements Plus!
Widget EntriesFree
Latest Version
2.16.5Elements Plus!
Widget Entries0.1
Rating Breakdown
Elements Plus!
4.8/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%
Widget Entries
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Elements Plus! Reviews
by scopie
Love CSSIgniter…
…and everything they do! Great plugin.
by lubosko
Gallery Plus! – erase all ALT TEXT of all images !!!
hey, I just realised that this Gallery Plus! doesnt put any alt text (even if you have it fiiled up when you add picture into gallery) into the source code of the web page… All alt texts of all pictur
by valderes
It’s a great plugin
An excelent plugin and a great support
Widget Entries Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elements Plus! or Widget Entries more popular?
Elements Plus! has 6.0K+ active installations while Widget Entries has 400. Elements Plus! is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Elements Plus! or Widget Entries?
Elements Plus! has a 4.8/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Widget Entries has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Elements Plus! and Widget Entries free?
Elements Plus! is free and Widget Entries is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Elements Plus! or Widget Entries?
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?
Elements Plus! was last updated 6 months ago and Widget Entries was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.