Tiny Widget Manager
Tiny Widget Manager enhances the WordPress widget system by letting you control the visibility of each widget based on various conditions.
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Tiny Widget Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Tiny Widget Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| logic | >100 |
| translation ready | >100 |
| visibility | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Tiny Widget Manager
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Tiny Widget Manager (TWIM) improves the WordPress widget system by allowing you to control each widget’s visibility directly from the admin panel.
It’s a lightweight yet powerful tool that gives you full control over how and when widgets are displayed.
TWIM adds a simple interface below each widget for defining visibility rules. This provides site editors with a much smarter and more flexible way to manage widget visibility.
Available show/hide conditions
The power of TWIM lies in the variety of logic conditions it supports:
– Show/hide on specific page(s)
– Show/hide on specific post type(s) (custom or built-in)
– Show/hide on archive pages (category, tag, author, date)
– Show/hide by user status (logged-in, logged-out, user roles)
– Show/hide on device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Global AND/OR setting for conditions
For each widget, you can also define whether all conditions must be true or if only one is enough.
Since each group of condtions has its own show/hide setting, combinations are nearly endless.
Active conditions indicator
When setting visibility conditions for each of your widgets, it can soon become difficult to understand which conditions have been set.
TWIM provides a useful active condition indicator in the form of “eye” icons allowing you to check in a glance which conditions have been activated for a given plugin (see screenshots).
Widget Class
A dedicated input field allows you to add custom CSS classes to your widgets—no need for an additional plugin just for styling.
Settings
The settings page currently offers two options:
– Restore the classic widget management screen (instead of the block-based “Widgets” editor — see Limitations below).
– Choose the TWIM color theme for the admin interface.
Limitations
TWIM does not currently support the new block-based widget editor introduced in recent WordPress versions.
If you want to use TWIM, you must switch to the legacy widget interface (this can be done from the plugin’s settings).
Development
You can contribute to this plugin or follow development on GitHub:
🔗 https://github.com/wpolstudio/tiny-widget-manager
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/tiny-widget-managerdirectory, or install it via the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Appearance > Widgets, open any widget, and configure its visibility using the new panel.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with block-based (FSE) themes?
No. Tiny Widget Manager currently supports classic widget-based themes only.
Does it support custom post types and taxonomies?
Yes, visibility rules can be applied to any registered post type or archive.
Can I add custom CSS classes to widgets?
Yes! A built-in input lets you apply your own classes—no third-party plugin needed.
Will it slow down my site?
No. The plugin is lightweight and adds minimal overhead. Visibility logic is evaluated server-side only when necessary.
Changelog
First stable version. No upgrade steps required.
1.0.0
- Initial release with support for page, post type, archive, user, and device-based visibility rules
- Added input for applying custom CSS classes to widgets
1.0.1
- Bug fix for post type = “post” also accepted for “post” archives
Screenshots
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FAQ
Tiny Widget Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Tiny Widget Manager free?
Yes. Tiny Widget Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tiny Widget Manager safe to use in 2026?
Tiny Widget Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tiny Widget Manager?
Tiny Widget Manager is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 534 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tiny Widget Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Tiny Widget Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Tiny Widget Manager need?
Tiny Widget Manager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Tiny Widget Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 8, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Tiny Widget Manager?
Tiny Widget Manager is developed and maintained by wpolstudio.
What are the best alternatives to Tiny Widget Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Tiny Widget Manager are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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