# Widget Revisions

> Widget Revisions has 50+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Widget Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Widget Revisions is your new widget log keeper in WordPress. It keeps the record of every single parameter change you’ve ever made for any widget. It also enables you to rollback your widget to any of those previous…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 2,334
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+34.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** NetTantra (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nettantra/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-revisions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #21 | 66 |
| [Sidebar Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-revisions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Widget History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-history/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Widget Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-log/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Widget Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-revisions/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| revisions | >100 | 1,451 |
| Sidebar Revisions | >100 | 340 |
| Widget History | >100 | 1,896 |
| Widget Log | >100 | 3,892 |
| Widget Revisions | >100 | 536 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Revisions Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-revisions-control/) | 40K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Revisions Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revisions-delete/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (49) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revisionary/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Post Revision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-post-revision/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [WP Document Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-document-revisions/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (23) | Oct 3, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revision-control/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (13) | Jul 17, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [Limit Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-revisions/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 23, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-revisions/) | 1K+ | — | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Widget Revisions safe to use in 2026?
Widget Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Widget Revisions?
Widget Revisions is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,334 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Widget Revisions work with WordPress 7.1?
Widget Revisions is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, 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 Revisions need?
Widget Revisions requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Widget Revisions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on July 19, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Widget Revisions?
Widget Revisions is developed and maintained by NetTantra.

### What are the best alternatives to Widget Revisions?
The most popular alternatives to Widget Revisions are WP-Sweep (100K+ installs), WP Revisions Control (40K+ installs) and Revision Control (40K+ installs).


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