# Best Wordpress Widget Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 wordpress widget plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: The Publisher Desk, Simple Feed Widget, WP Featured Image Widget.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Publisher Desk – Headlines Plus Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headlines-plus-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 17, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-feed-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 21, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [WP Featured Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-featured-image-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jan 17, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Recent Archive More Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-archive-more-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 8, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Owner/Brand Info Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/owner-info-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 1, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular wordpress widget plugin for WordPress?
The Publisher Desk – Headlines Plus Widget is the most popular wordpress widget plugin with 10+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many wordpress widget plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “wordpress widget” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these wordpress widget plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 wordpress widget plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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