Call to Action Widget
A modified version of the standard WordPress text widget. In addition to a title and textarea/html field the CTA widget includes an image URL that can be positioned above or below the title, a button text field and a…
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Call to Action Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Call to Action Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call to action widget | >100 |
| cta widget | >100 |
| image widget | >100 |
| text widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
About Call to Action Widget
From the official readme · v1.1Description
A modified version of the standard WordPress text widget. In addition to a title and textarea/html field the CTA widget includes an image URL that can be positioned above or below the title, a button text field and a button URL field. CTA widget is short for “Call to Action” widget. We frequently see website designs with 3 columns of widgets on the home page. Frequently these buckets or widgets utilize an image, title, description, and call to action button. This widget makes it easier for beginners to change the content of these blocks without editing HTML.
Read more about this widget on wordpress.boomvisibility.com
Installation
- Upload
cta-widgetdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add the widget to one of your widget areas
Changelog
1.1
- Added a sub-title option.
- Changed the way images were outputted so if no image is added there will not be a broken image tag now.
Screenshots
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Best Call to Action Widget alternatives
All call to action widget plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Widget Pack
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FAQ
Call to Action Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Call to Action Widget free?
Yes. Call to Action Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Call to Action Widget safe to use in 2026?
Call to Action Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Call to Action Widget?
Call to Action Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,552 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does Call to Action Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Call to Action Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Call to Action Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 10, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Call to Action Widget?
Call to Action Widget is developed and maintained by Charlie Strickler.
What are the best alternatives to Call to Action Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Call to Action Widget are Widget Pack (200+ installs).
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