# SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle

> SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle has 400K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 134 reviews and 180.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 92/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 400K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

**Essential elements for modern websites. Add buttons, sliders, heroes, maps, images, carousels, features, icons, more. Create dynamic pages easily.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #147 of 69,566 plugins
- **Active installs:** 400K+
- **Total downloads:** 47,906,794
- **Downloads (30 days):** 180,602 (+105.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 134 reviews
- **Health score:** 92/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.74.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+, PHP 7.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Greg - SiteOrigin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gpriday/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | #4 | 591 |
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | #1 | 253 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | #8 | 706 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | #3 | 636 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | #3 | 517 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| blog | #29 | 10,000 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,145 |
| slider | >100 | 3,736 |
| widgets | #5 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.74: 42.2%
- Other: 57.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Aug 26, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 16, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (249) | Sep 22, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (521) | Sep 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 11 | [JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetformbuilder/) | 80K+ | 4.1/5 (70) | Sep 22, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle safe to use in 2026?
Yes — SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 400K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle?
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle is active on 400K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 47,906,794 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 180,602 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle work with WordPress 7.1?
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle need?
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle requires PHP 7.0.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle last updated?
The latest version, 1.74.3, was released on September 22, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle?
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle is developed and maintained by Greg - SiteOrigin.

### What are the best alternatives to SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle?
The most popular alternatives to SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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