# Widget Custom Loop

> Widget Custom Loop has 10+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Widget Custom Loop shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Widget that allow the user to create a custom loop. TODO add shortcodes before and after loop**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,351
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8
- **Last updated:** Nov 22, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marcelo Mesquita (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stallefish/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-custom-loop/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 307 |
| [loop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/loop/) | #21 | 24 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| loop | >100 | 3,180 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (20) | Jul 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Gallery Custom Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-custom-links/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (206) | Aug 20, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Ocean Custom Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-custom-sidebar/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-blocks/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (80) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Body Class](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-body-class/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Jul 27, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Widget Custom Loop safe to use in 2026?
Widget Custom Loop shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Widget Custom Loop?
Widget Custom Loop is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,351 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Widget Custom Loop work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Custom Loop is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Widget Custom Loop last updated?
The latest version, 0.8, was released on November 22, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Widget Custom Loop?
Widget Custom Loop is developed and maintained by Marcelo Mesquita.

### What are the best alternatives to Widget Custom Loop?
The most popular alternatives to Widget Custom Loop are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-custom-loop/ · Generated 2026-10-04 13:10 UTC by PageForge