# DX-Advanced-Widgets

> DX-Advanced-Widgets has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DX-Advanced-Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Collection of advanced features of the widget. 小工具高级功能集合。**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,671
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-1.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 10, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** daxiawp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/daxiawp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dx-advanced-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-widget/) | #8 | 14 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 492 |
| [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 |
|---|---|---|
| custom widget | >100 | 9,748 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 |
| 3 | [Custom Widget Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-widget-area/) | 200+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 11, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [rtWidgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rtwidgets/) | 10+ | — | Nov 17, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DX-Advanced-Widgets safe to use in 2026?
DX-Advanced-Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DX-Advanced-Widgets?
DX-Advanced-Widgets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,671 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DX-Advanced-Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
DX-Advanced-Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DX-Advanced-Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on January 10, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes DX-Advanced-Widgets?
DX-Advanced-Widgets is developed and maintained by daxiawp.

### What are the best alternatives to DX-Advanced-Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to DX-Advanced-Widgets are WP Categories Widget (6K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Custom Widget Area (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-advanced-widgets/ · Generated 2026-10-17 07:48 UTC by PageForge