HTML5 Widgets
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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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 HTML5 Widgets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| aside | >100 |
| HTML5 | >100 |
| nav | >100 |
| Section | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HTML5 Widgets
From the official readme · v0.9.1Description
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 new HTML5 Semantic tags.
Tags Available
- Aside
- Section
- Nav
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HTML5 Widgets – Info & Feature Discussion
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Installation
- Upload
html5-widgetsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- On the
Widgetspage there will be a new box on each widget to allow you to choose its HTML5 Type.
Changelog
Initial Release
0.9.1
- Fixed issue with replacement method.
0.9
- Initial Release
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HTML5 Widgets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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