# Limit Widgets

> Limit Widgets has 30+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Limit Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple WordPress plugin which allows a site adminstrator to limit the number of widgets in a sidebar. You simply go the the settings -> limit widgets page and customize the maximum number of widgets used for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,953
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2015
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Patrick Rauland (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bftrick/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/limit-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dynamic sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-sidebar/) | #4 | 5 |
| [limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limit/) | #9 | 26 |
| [restrict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict/) | #18 | 65 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic sidebar | >100 | 1,674 |
| limit | >100 | 10,000 |
| restrict | >100 | 2,820 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WordPress Widgets Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-widgets-shortcode/) | 500+ | 4.5/5 (8) | May 14, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [CG Dynamic Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cg-dynamic-sidebar/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 11, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Multiple Sidebar Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-sidebar-generator/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 13, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [DynaSide – Dynamic Sidebars per Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynaside-sidebars-dinamicas-por-pagina/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Limit Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Limit Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Limit Widgets?
Limit Widgets is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,953 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Limit Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on February 12, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Limit Widgets?
Limit Widgets is developed and maintained by Patrick Rauland.

### What are the best alternatives to Limit Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Limit Widgets are WordPress Widgets Shortcode (500+ installs), CG Dynamic Sidebar (100+ installs) and Multiple Sidebar Generator (100+ installs).


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