Freelance Availability Widget
This plugin is a widget to show on sites run by freelancers their availability for paid work.
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Freelance Availability Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Freelance Availability Widg… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| freelance | #35 |
| Freelancer | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
About Freelance Availability Widget
From the official readme · v2.2.5Description
This plugin allows you to display a widget on any widget enabled area on your WordPress site detailing whether or not you are available for paid work at the current time. This is useful should you be in a position whereby you are so busy you are unavailable for work, saving clients and yourself time.
You can choose to add URL to a contact us page.
You can see it in action on my freelance WordPress development business’ website, Dwi’n Rhys.
For Support
We offer support in two places:-
- Support on the WordPress.org Support Board
- For urgent (paid for) support, please contact me directly.
On Github
This project is now on github, you can view the repository here. There are other versions, but this is the one I’ve put up, so where all the developmental will be tracked.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or use the Add New feature.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Freelance Availablity Widget to set when you are available soon or available.
- Search for the “Freelance Availablity Widget” in the WordPress block editor.
For full setup instructions, pleae review the Freelance Availablity Widget Documentation.
Changelog
2.2.5
- Tested with 6.9
- Fixed a small display bug with “widget availability text” appearing
2.2.4
- Tested with 6.8
2.2.3
- Tested with 6.7
2.2.2
- Tested with 6.6
2.2.1
- Tested with 6.5
2.2
- Added the approximation item ~ (tilde), allowing you to show early/mid/late for months.
- Added the capitalize-first attribute to shortcodes, allowing you to capitalize the first letter of the shortcode string.
- Tested with 6.4
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FAQ
Freelance Availability Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Freelance Availability Widget free?
Yes. Freelance Availability Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Freelance Availability Widget safe to use in 2026?
Freelance Availability Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Freelance Availability Widget?
Freelance Availability Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,435 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Freelance Availability Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Freelance Availability Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Freelance Availability Widget need?
Freelance Availability Widget requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Freelance Availability Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.5, was released on November 30, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Freelance Availability Widget?
Freelance Availability Widget is developed and maintained by Rhys Wynne.
What are the best alternatives to Freelance Availability Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Freelance Availability Widget are Freelance Status (20+ installs), Freelancer (10+ installs) and Gigneo (10+ installs).
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