# Allow Javascript in Text Widgets

> Allow Javascript in Text Widgets has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**Replaces the default text widget with one that allows Javascript so you can do basic things like add Google Ads to your sidebar without using other plugins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,628
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+77.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Philip John (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/philipjohn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/allow-javascript-in-text-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | #59 | 252 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #61 | 275 |
| [kses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/kses/) | #1 | 3 |
| [text widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-widget/) | #4 | 16 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| kses | #98 | 102 |
| text widget | >100 | 9,160 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (336) | Oct 9, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [Jetpack Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-search/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Filter Orders by Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-filter-orders-by-product/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jun 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Post Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-manager/) | 4K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Sep 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-url-to-post/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (20) | Jun 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Events Search & Filter Bar for The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-search-addon-for-the-events-calendar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Oct 13, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Allow Javascript in Text Widgets free?
Yes. Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use Allow Javascript in Text Widgets?
Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,628 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Allow Javascript in Text Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Allow Javascript in Text Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on September 3, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Allow Javascript in Text Widgets?
Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is developed and maintained by Philip John.

### What are the best alternatives to Allow Javascript in Text Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Allow Javascript in Text Widgets are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Allow HTML in Category Desc… (8K+ installs).


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