A simple plugin to create custom widget area.
As of April 2026, Custom Widget Area is a WordPress widget plugin with 300 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 22K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Widgets for Google Reviews.
A simple plugin to create custom widget area.
Simply copy and paste these lines where you want to show custom widget content.
After installing and activating this plugin, it will create Header Widget Area.
Assign any widget in This Header Widget Area Plugin.
Simply copy and paste these lines within php tag, where you want to show custom widget content.
if (!function_exists(‘dynamic_sidebar’) || !dynamic_sidebar(‘Header Widget Area’)) :
endif;
You will need to write some css for it. That’s it.
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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