# jQuery UI Widgets

> jQuery UI Widgets has 1K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 19 reviews and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** jQuery UI Widgets works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**You can easily tweak further settings such as the jQuery UI theme used to render the jQuery widgets, choose which scripts are added to your site, and overriding default CSS.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 108,002
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (-12.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.60
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Gwyer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dgwyer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jquery-ui-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Accordion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accordion/) | #24 | 185 |
| [Dialog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dialog/) | #2 | 11 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #14 | 257 |
| [jquery ui](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-ui/) | #3 | 11 |
| [tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tabs/) | #15 | 115 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Accordion | >100 | 1,424 |
| Dialog | >100 | 1,743 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,986 |
| jquery ui | #64 | 1,515 |
| tabs | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.60: 88%
- 0.34: 5.9%
- Other: 6.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Accordion FAQ – Compatible With All Page Builder (Elementor, Gutenberg)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-accordion-and-collapse/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (676) | Oct 15, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-faqs/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (438) | Sep 21, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Read More Without Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-more-without-refresh/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (55) | Sep 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Accordions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accordions/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (90) | Jun 8, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Accordion Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accordion-blocks/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (36) | Feb 7, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Tabby Responsive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabby-responsive-tabs/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (144) | Aug 17, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Lightweight Accordion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-accordion/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (60) | Sep 9, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Bellows Accordion Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bellows-accordion-menu/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (23) | May 19, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block – Create Beautiful FAQs, Content Accordions & Interactive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-accordion-block/) | 9K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | Aug 27, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Helpie FAQ — Accordion, Docs & Knowledge Base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/helpie-faq/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (80) | Sep 22, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is jQuery UI Widgets safe to use in 2026?
jQuery UI Widgets works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use jQuery UI Widgets?
jQuery UI Widgets is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 108,002 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does jQuery UI Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
jQuery UI Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was jQuery UI Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 0.60, was released on August 11, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes jQuery UI Widgets?
jQuery UI Widgets is developed and maintained by David Gwyer.

### What are the best alternatives to jQuery UI Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to jQuery UI Widgets are Accordion FAQ (30K+ installs), Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plug… (30K+ installs) and Read More Without Refresh (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-ui-widgets/ · Generated 2026-10-08 22:54 UTC by PageForge