# Advanced Widgets

> Advanced Widgets has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 8,402
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (-4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 13, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrico (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrico/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 608 |
| [blocks drupal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks-drupal/) | #1 | 1 |
| [drupal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drupal/) | #2 | 6 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks drupal | #18 | 19 |
| drupal | #58 | 81 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Oct 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Advanced Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Widgets?
Advanced Widgets is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,402 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Advanced Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on January 13, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Widgets?
Advanced Widgets is developed and maintained by Andrico.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Widgets are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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