Simple Empty Cart vs Empty Widget Areas (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, Simple Empty Cart has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Empty Cart has accumulated 1.0K+ total downloads while Empty Widget Areas has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Empty Cart | Empty Widget Areas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.0K+ | ► | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2014 | |
| Age | 2 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
N/ASimple Empty Cart
Empty Widget AreasN/A
Total Reviews
0Simple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areas0
Active Installs
50Simple Empty Cart
◄Empty Widget Areas10
Total Downloads
1.0K+Simple Empty Cart
►Empty Widget Areas1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Empty Cart
Empty Widget AreasN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSimple Empty Cart
◄Empty Widget Areas11 years ago
First Released
2024Simple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areas2014
Age
2 yearsSimple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areas12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areas3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Simple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areasfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Empty Cart
Empty Widget AreasFree
Latest Version
1.1.4Simple Empty Cart
Empty Widget Areas1.0
Rating Breakdown
Simple Empty Cart
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Empty Widget Areas
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Empty Cart or Empty Widget Areas more popular?
Simple Empty Cart has 50 active installations while Empty Widget Areas has 10. Simple Empty Cart is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Empty Cart or Empty Widget Areas?
Simple Empty Cart has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Empty Widget Areas has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Empty Cart and Empty Widget Areas free?
Simple Empty Cart is free and Empty Widget Areas is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Empty Cart or Empty 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?
Simple Empty Cart was last updated 4 months ago and Empty Widget Areas was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.