Widget for Zen vs Zen Dash (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 for Zen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget for Zen has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Zen Dash has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget for Zen | Zen Dash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Age | 8 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.11 | 1.6 |
Rating
5/5Widget for Zen
Zen Dash5/5
Total Reviews
2Widget for Zen
Zen Dash2
Active Installs
400Widget for Zen
◄Zen Dash20
Total Downloads
10K+Widget for Zen
◄Zen Dash4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget for Zen
Zen DashN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoWidget for Zen
◄Zen Dash3 years ago
First Released
2018Widget for Zen
Zen Dash2013
Age
8 yearsWidget for Zen
Zen Dash13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Widget for Zen
Zen Dash3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Widget for Zen
Zen Dashfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget for Zen
Zen DashFree
Latest Version
1.2.11Widget for Zen
Zen Dash1.6
Rating Breakdown
Widget for Zen
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Zen Dash
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget for Zen or Zen Dash more popular?
Widget for Zen has 400 active installations while Zen Dash has 20. Widget for Zen is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget for Zen or Zen Dash?
Widget for Zen has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Zen Dash has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Widget for Zen and Zen Dash free?
Widget for Zen is free and Zen Dash is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget for Zen or Zen Dash?
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 for Zen was last updated 4 days ago and Zen Dash was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.