Widgets Device Display Option
Adds option for widgets to choose on which device they are displayed : mobile, desktop, or both. The device detection is based on wp_is_mobile function.
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Widgets Device Display Option shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Widgets Device Display Opti… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| desktop | >100 |
| device | >100 |
| devices | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
About Widgets Device Display Option
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Adds option for widgets to choose on which device they are displayed : mobile, desktop, or both.
The device detection is based on wp_is_mobile function.
Installation
- Upload
widgets-device-display-optiondirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Widgets Device Display Option: quick answers
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Is Widgets Device Display Option free?
Yes. Widgets Device Display Option is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Widgets Device Display Option safe to use in 2026?
Widgets Device Display Option shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Widgets Device Display Option?
Widgets Device Display Option is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,438 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Widgets Device Display Option work with WordPress 7.1?
Widgets Device Display Option is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Widgets Device Display Option last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 27, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Widgets Device Display Option?
Widgets Device Display Option is developed and maintained by Mathieu Thollet.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets Device Display Option?
The most popular alternatives to Widgets Device Display Option are OpenStation: Desktop Window… (1K+ installs), blueimp lightbox (1K+ installs) and Pushover Integration for Wo… (800+ installs).
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