Extensible Widgets vs WordPressIgniter (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, WordPressIgniter has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 5 reviews) while Extensible Widgets leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Extensible Widgets has accumulated 5.4K+ total downloads while WordPressIgniter has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Extensible Widgets | WordPressIgniter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 5.4K+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 16 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Age | 16 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.4 | 1.4 |
Rating
N/AExtensible Widgets
►WordPressIgniter4.2/5
Total Reviews
0Extensible Widgets
►WordPressIgniter5
Active Installs
10Extensible Widgets
WordPressIgniter10
Total Downloads
5.4K+Extensible Widgets
◄WordPressIgniter5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AExtensible Widgets
WordPressIgniterN/A
Last Updated
16 years agoExtensible Widgets
►WordPressIgniter10 years ago
First Released
2010Extensible Widgets
WordPressIgniter2013
Age
16 yearsExtensible Widgets
WordPressIgniter13 years
WP Requires
2.8+Extensible Widgets
WordPressIgniter3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Extensible Widgets
WordPressIgniterfalse+
Business Model
FreeExtensible Widgets
WordPressIgniterFree
Latest Version
0.9.4Extensible Widgets
WordPressIgniter1.4
Rating Breakdown
Extensible Widgets
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WordPressIgniter
4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extensible Widgets or WordPressIgniter more popular?
Extensible Widgets has 10 active installations while WordPressIgniter has 10. WordPressIgniter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Extensible Widgets or WordPressIgniter?
Extensible Widgets has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WordPressIgniter has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Extensible Widgets and WordPressIgniter free?
Extensible Widgets is free and WordPressIgniter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Extensible Widgets or WordPressIgniter?
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?
Extensible Widgets was last updated 16 years ago and WordPressIgniter was last updated 10 years ago.
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