Widget Disable vs Wp Dashboard Widgets Disable (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Wp Dashboard Widgets Disable
10 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Disable has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Disable has accumulated 185K+ total downloads while Wp Dashboard Widgets Disable has 922.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Disable | Wp Dashboard Widgets Disable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 185K+ | ◄ | 922 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Widget Disable
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Widget Disable Reviews
It does exactly what it says in the tin
Does the job right and removes the pesky and somewhat useless widgets from the admin dashboard for all users.
Not working on Storefront theme
I tried this plugin to disable the widget section on the storefront theme. But unfortunately it doesnt work.
Quick and easy fix to admin dashboard
Admin dashboard was way too slow recently. Installed this and disabled widgets, found the culprit(s) quickly. Nice.
Wp Dashboard Widgets Disable Reviews
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