# Widget Context

> Widget Context has 30K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 97 reviews and 3.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Widget Context is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #922 of 69,606 plugins
- **Active installs:** 30K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,010,952
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,634 (-12.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 97 reviews
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kaspars (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kasparsd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-context/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/context/) | #2 | 10 |
| [logic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logic/) | #1 | 10 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | #12 | 2,305 |
| [widget context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-context/) | #1 | 2 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | #12 | 518 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| context | #1 | 3,943 |
| logic | #33 | 4,654 |
| widget | #19 | 10,000 |
| widget context | #1 | 1,595 |
| widgets | #68 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 60.1%
- 1.3: 32.9%
- Other: 7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Widgets Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widgets-control/) | 800+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Dec 20, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Widget Manager Light](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-manager-light/) | 600+ | 3.8/5 (11) | Mar 3, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Conditional Tags Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-tags-shortcode/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 26, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Inline Context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-context/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Context Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/context-manager/) | 20+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 13, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Menu Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-rules/) | 10+ | — | Dec 17, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [İçerik Bulutu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/icerik-bulutu/) | 10+ | — | Feb 5, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [In-Context Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/in-context-comments/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 23, 2011 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Widget Context safe to use in 2026?
Widget Context is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Widget Context?
Widget Context is active on 30K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,010,952 times since it launched in July 2009. It was downloaded 3,634 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Widget Context work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Context is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Widget Context need?
Widget Context requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Widget Context last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on May 18, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Widget Context?
Widget Context is developed and maintained by Kaspars.

### What are the best alternatives to Widget Context?
The most popular alternatives to Widget Context are Conditional Menus (60K+ installs), Widgets Control (800+ installs) and Widget Manager Light (600+ installs).


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