# Advanced Custom Widget

> Advanced Custom Widget has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Custom Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Advanced Custom Widget is a plugin that allows flexible widget customization without touching a single line of code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,823
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (-23.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** longvietweb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/longvietweb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-widget/) | #9 | 14 |
| [customization widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customization-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |
| [widget advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-advanced/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Widget Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-options/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom widget | >100 | 9,775 |
| customization widget | >100 | 2,775 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget advanced | >100 | 4,591 |
| Widget Options | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Categories Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-categories-widget/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (27) | Feb 16, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [ABD Dashboard Widget Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abd-dashboard-widget-manager/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Widget Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-widget-area/) | 200+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 11, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Listings Post Type Enable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/listings-post-type-enable/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 1, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [WP Master Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-master-widget/) | 20+ | — | Aug 22, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Easy WP Admin Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-admin-customizer/) | 10+ | — | Nov 6, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [GP Display Child Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-child-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [GP Display All Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-all-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [DX-Advanced-Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-advanced-widgets/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 10, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced Custom Widget free?
Yes. Advanced Custom Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advanced Custom Widget safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Custom Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Custom Widget?
Advanced Custom Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,823 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Custom Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Custom Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Advanced Custom Widget need?
Advanced Custom Widget requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Advanced Custom Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 18, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Custom Widget?
Advanced Custom Widget is developed and maintained by longvietweb.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Custom Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Custom Widget are WP Categories Widget (6K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Custom Widget Area (200+ installs).


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