Widget Custom Loop
Widget that allow the user to create a custom loop. TODO add shortcodes before and after loop
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Widget Custom Loop stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom | >100 |
| loop | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Widget Custom Loop
From the official readme · v0.8Description
Widget that allow the user to create a custom loop.
TODO
- add shortcodes before and after loop
Installation
- Upload
widget-custom-loopto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Drag’n Drop the
Custom Loopwidget to the sidebar
Changelog
0.2
- select the category
- define a interface model for the loop
- add shortcodes to the loop
0.1
- widget
- set the title
- set the category
- set the showposts
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FAQ
Widget Custom Loop: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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 2,340 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 68 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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