Simple Widget Title Links
Provides link support for widget titles without the need for markup or code.
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Simple Widget Title Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (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 Simple Widget Title Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| widgets | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple Widget Title Links
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Provides link support for widget titles without the need for markup or code.
Features:
- Configure title links in widget settings
- Options for target=”_blank” and rel=”nofollow”
All functionality is available in the widget options under Appearance -> Widgets.
Installation
- Upload and extract
simple-widget-title-links.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
No link or title is displayed
Make sure your theme supports the display of widget titles, or try setting the title explicitly in the widget options.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
1.0.2
- Fix to account for Max Mega Mind not passing all hook params
1.0.4
- Checkbox value fix
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FAQ
Simple Widget Title Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Simple Widget Title Links free?
Yes. Simple Widget Title Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Widget Title Links safe to use in 2026?
Simple Widget Title Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Widget Title Links?
Simple Widget Title Links is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,080 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 203 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Widget Title Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Widget Title Links is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple Widget Title Links need?
Simple Widget Title Links requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Widget Title Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 27, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Simple Widget Title Links?
Simple Widget Title Links is developed and maintained by tourbillonlabs.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Widget Title Links?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Widget Title Links are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Ocean Extra (500K+ installs) and SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs).
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