WorldCup Widget
Adds a sidebar widget that outputs content like team logo, group standings, record, goal count, points and upcoming schedule.
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WorldCup Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WorldCup Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| futbol | #4 |
| soccer | #67 |
| widget | >100 |
| world cup | #20 |
| worldcup | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WorldCup Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Adds a sidebar widget that let’s you pick your favorite team, adjust some options and output content like team logo, group standings, record, goal count, points and upcoming schedule.
Installation
- Upload
worldcup-widget/to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Install Widget to Sidebar of choice.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Updated main widget seperate out upcoming match. Display eliminated status, change ‘show matches’ to ‘show all matches’. Adjusted view styling for Top Scorers widget, included Golden Boot emblem for Top Scorers from all teams list. Added Group Standings widget, to display Group Stats from the group stages.
1.0.3
- Updated main widget to pull Quarter Final / Elimination bracket games. Expect 2 new widgets next update along with additional toggles for the main widget.
1.0.2
- Added Top Scorers Widget.
1.0.1
- Added missing CSS and Screenshot.
1.0.0
- Initial Update. I play on adding more widgets / features to this as the tournament progresses. Possibly shortcodes to embed in pages/posts.
Screenshots
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FAQ
WorldCup Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is WorldCup Widget free?
Yes. WorldCup Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WorldCup Widget safe to use in 2026?
WorldCup Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WorldCup Widget?
WorldCup Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,637 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does WorldCup Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WorldCup Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WorldCup Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on June 30, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WorldCup Widget?
WorldCup Widget is developed and maintained by ericnkatz.
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