GPP Welcome Message Widget
Adds a widget for easily creating prominent welcome messages.
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GPP Welcome Message Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GPP Welcome Message Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom | >100 |
| hooks | >100 |
| welcome | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GPP Welcome Message Widget
From the official readme · v1.0Description
GPP Welcome Message Widget is a plugin that adds a widget for easily creating prominent welcome messages.
This plugin is for WordPress 3.0+ only.
Installation
- Upload
gpp-welcome-message-widget.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to your Widgets panel and add widgets to the new widget area.
Changelog
This is the initial launch, Version 1.0 *
Version 1.0
* Plugin launch.
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FAQ
GPP Welcome Message Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is GPP Welcome Message Widget free?
Yes. GPP Welcome Message Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GPP Welcome Message Widget safe to use in 2026?
GPP Welcome Message Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GPP Welcome Message Widget?
GPP Welcome Message Widget is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,738 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does GPP Welcome Message Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
GPP Welcome Message Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GPP Welcome Message Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 15, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes GPP Welcome Message Widget?
GPP Welcome Message Widget is developed and maintained by Thad Allender.
What are the best alternatives to GPP Welcome Message Widget?
The most popular alternatives to GPP Welcome Message Widget are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).
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