This plugin allows you to change the DIV/Container element of each widget to one of the new HTML5 Semantic tags.
As of April 2026, HTML5 Widgets is a WordPress nav plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.2K+ 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: Menu Duplicator.
With many HTML5 themes out now users will need more control over their widgets to take full advantage of the new HTML5 Semantics. This plugin allows you to change the DIV/Container element of each widget to one of the new HTML5 Semantic tags.
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| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.1.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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