Is Widget Instance free?

Yes, Widget Instance is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Widget Instance?

Widget Instance has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Widget Instance alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Widget Instance include Widgets for Google Reviews, Blocksy Companion, Widget Importer & Exporter. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Widget Instance work with the latest WordPress?

Widget Instance has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 2.9.1+ and PHP false+.

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Widget Instance

Name: Widget Instance
Rating: 3.4 (9 reviews)
Author: Global

Display an active widget added to a sidebar within the editor or by using a shortcode, function or action.

By Global·Widget·Free

3.4(9 reviews)

·500 active installs·Updated 7 years ago

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As of April 2026, Widget Instance is a WordPress widget plugin with 500 active installations and a 3.4/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 13K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Widgets for Google Reviews.

3.4/59 reviews

500active installs

13K+total downloads

14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Widgets are normally displayed as part of a sidebar using the dynamic_sidebar()
function. There is the_widget function for static widgets, but there is no
equivalent for specific widgets configured in the Appearance > Widgets area.

The Widget Instance plugin allows WordPress users of all abilities to display
these widgets outside of the sidebars they have been assigned to.

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