Advanced Custom Widget
Advanced Custom Widget is a plugin that allows flexible widget customization without touching a single line of code.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Advanced Custom Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom widget | >100 |
| customization widget | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
| widget advanced | >100 |
| Widget Options | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Advanced Custom Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Advanced Custom Widget is a plugin that allows flexible widget customization without touching a single line of code.
Features
Customize text color widgets.
Customize text widget location.
Customize the widget background color.
Customize widget wallpapers.
Custom padding widget.
Custom margin widget.
Add custom class.
Installation
- Upload the entire ‘custom-widget’ folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0.1
- July 30, 2018
- Start creating a custom widget plugins
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FAQ
Advanced Custom Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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 52 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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