# HTML5 Widgets

> HTML5 Widgets has 10+ active installs and 28 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML5 Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**With many HTML5 themes out now users will need more control over their widgets to take full advantage of the new HTML5 Semantics. This plugin allows you to change the DIV/Container element of each widget to one of the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,355
- **Downloads (30 days):** 28 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 20, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel Iser (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danieliser/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html5-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [aside](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aside/) | #2 | 5 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #61 | 85 |
| [nav](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nav/) | #26 | 31 |
| [Section](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/section/) | #25 | 32 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,303 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| aside | >100 | 395 |
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,146 |
| nav | >100 | 968 |
| Section | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Aside Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aside/) | 10+ | — | Oct 5, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Set Aside](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/set-aside/) | 10+ | — | Jul 11, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-aside/) | 10+ | — | Sep 15, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Semantic Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-semantic-elements/) | 10+ | — | Oct 30, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML5 Widgets free?
Yes. HTML5 Widgets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML5 Widgets safe to use in 2026?
HTML5 Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML5 Widgets?
HTML5 Widgets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,355 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 28 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML5 Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML5 Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML5 Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.1, was released on July 20, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes HTML5 Widgets?
HTML5 Widgets is developed and maintained by Daniel Iser.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to HTML5 Widgets are Aside Widget (10+ installs), Set Aside (10+ installs) and Insert Callout (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-widgets/ · Generated 2026-09-29 01:57 UTC by PageForge