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Widget Logic vs Restrict Widgets (2026)

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

Widget Logic

Widget Logic

4.4(188)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Restrict Widgets

Restrict Widgets

4.8(36)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Restrict Widgets has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) while Widget Logic leads in active installations (100K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Logic has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Restrict Widgets has 132K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Widget Logic
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Restrict Widgets4.8/5
Total Reviews
188Widget Logic
◄
Restrict Widgets36
Active Installs
100K+Widget Logic
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Restrict Widgets4.0K+
Total Downloads
3.2M+Widget Logic
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Restrict Widgets132K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Logic
Restrict WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWidget Logic
◄
Restrict Widgets8 years ago
First Released
2008Widget Logic
Restrict Widgets2013
Age
18 yearsWidget Logic
Restrict Widgets13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Widget Logic
Restrict Widgets4.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Widget Logic
Restrict Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Logic
Restrict WidgetsFree
Latest Version
6.0.9Widget Logic
Restrict Widgets1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Widget Logic

4.4/5(188 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
12%

Restrict Widgets

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Widget Logic Reviews

by mc64

Hijacked plugin, stay away!

displays some weird soccer scores without consent. STAY AWAY!!

by Simon Foxe

Do not use this plugin anymore!

I’ve used this plugin for years, but as of the v6.0 rewrite and change of plugin author, it includes some kind of live soccer match results and calls to external JS. It’s bad, and as of WP 6.8.1 it br

by Francesco Canovi

Beware, it’s now a malware

This plugin is now containing a malware with arbitrary JavaScript injection. Look for alternatives as soon as possible

Restrict Widgets Reviews

by eMs

works great !!

Thank you

by solgaz

Super !!!

Отличный плагин! простой в использовании и легкий.

by karenrbnt

Just Works

I know this plugin has net been updated recently but it seems to always just work flawlessly. Working with WP 4.9.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widget Logic or Restrict Widgets more popular?
Widget Logic has 100K+ active installations while Restrict Widgets has 4.0K+. Widget Logic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Logic or Restrict Widgets?
Widget Logic has a 4.4/5 rating from 188 reviews, while Restrict Widgets has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Widget Logic and Restrict Widgets free?
Widget Logic is free and Restrict Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Logic or Restrict 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 Logic was last updated 2 months ago and Restrict Widgets was last updated 8 years ago.

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