# Custom Widget Area

> Custom Widget Area has 200+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 151 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Widget Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin to create custom widget area. Simply copy and paste these lines where you want to show custom widget content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 23,313
- **Downloads (30 days):** 151 (+29.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rounitmorya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rounitmorya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-widget-area/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-widget/) | #3 | 14 |
| [Header Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom widget | >100 | 9,748 |
| Header Widget | >100 | 4,535 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Categories Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-categories-widget/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (27) | Feb 16, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [ABD Dashboard Widget Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abd-dashboard-widget-manager/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Listings Post Type Enable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/listings-post-type-enable/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 1, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [WP Master Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-master-widget/) | 20+ | — | Aug 22, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [GP Display Child Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-child-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [GP Display All Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-all-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Custom Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 18, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [DX-Advanced-Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-advanced-widgets/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 10, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [rtWidgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rtwidgets/) | 10+ | — | Nov 17, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Widget Area free?
Yes. Custom Widget Area is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Widget Area safe to use in 2026?
Custom Widget Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Widget Area?
Custom Widget Area is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,313 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Widget Area work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Widget Area is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Widget Area last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 11, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Widget Area?
Custom Widget Area is developed and maintained by rounitmorya.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Widget Area?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Widget Area are WP Categories Widget (6K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Listings Post Type Enable (100+ installs).


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