# A Featured Page Widget

> A Featured Page Widget has 90+ active installs and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** A Featured Page Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates a widget that features a specific page, showing its excerpt. You can also choose a post thumbnail among the registered ones in your theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 7,318
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+18.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 30, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eduardo Zulian (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eduardozulian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/a-featured-page-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-page/) | #4 | 6 |
| [page widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-widget/) | #1 | 3 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 382 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 491 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,320 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured page | >100 | 4,764 |
| page widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 84.7%
- 1.2: 15.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Genesis Featured Page Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-featured-page-advanced/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Feature A Page Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feature-a-page-widget/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (29) | Aug 12, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Featured Page Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-featured-page-widget/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 25, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Feature Me – CTA Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feature-me/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | May 5, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [SX Featured Page Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sx-featured-page-widget/) | 10+ | — | Dec 9, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Featured Page Widget free?
Yes. A Featured Page Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is A Featured Page Widget safe to use in 2026?
A Featured Page Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use A Featured Page Widget?
A Featured Page Widget is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,318 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does A Featured Page Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
A Featured Page Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was A Featured Page Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 30, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes A Featured Page Widget?
A Featured Page Widget is developed and maintained by Eduardo Zulian.

### What are the best alternatives to A Featured Page Widget?
The most popular alternatives to A Featured Page Widget are Genesis Featured Page Advan… (7K+ installs), Feature A Page Widget (3K+ installs) and Advanced Featured Page Widg… (300+ installs).


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