Allow Javascript in Text Widgets
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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Allow Javascript in Text Wi… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| kses | #98 |
| text widget | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Allow Javascript in Text Widgets
From the official readme · v0.3Description
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.
Important: It’s only intended for Multisite. If you use it in standard WordPress and it doesn’t work or breaks something don’t expect any sympathy.
Installation
- Upload to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in Network Admin
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FAQ
Allow Javascript in Text Widgets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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