# WP Widget Styler

> WP Widget Styler has <10 active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Widget Styler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Power-up your WordPress widgets using these awesome styler configurations.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,043
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+51.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebEmpire (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webempire/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-widget-styler/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-widget/) | #14 | 14 |
| [Widget Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-options/) | #3 | 3 |
| [widget style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-style/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-widgets/) | #3 | 3 |
| [wp widget styler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-widget-styler/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom widget | >100 | 9,779 |
| Widget Options | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget style | >100 | 7,332 |
| wordpress widgets | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp widget styler | #52 | 58 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Categories Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-categories-widget/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (27) | Feb 16, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [ABD Dashboard Widget Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abd-dashboard-widget-manager/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Widget Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-widget-area/) | 200+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 11, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Listings Post Type Enable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/listings-post-type-enable/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 1, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Widget Customizer for WordPress – Free Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asd-123-456-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [WP Master Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-master-widget/) | 20+ | — | Aug 22, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [GP Display Child Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-child-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [GP Display All Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gp-display-all-categories/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Custom Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 18, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [DX-Advanced-Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-advanced-widgets/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 10, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Widget Styler safe to use in 2026?
WP Widget Styler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Widget Styler?
WP Widget Styler is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,043 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Widget Styler work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Widget Styler is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Widget Styler need?
WP Widget Styler requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Widget Styler last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 2, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Widget Styler?
WP Widget Styler is developed and maintained by WebEmpire.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Widget Styler?
The most popular alternatives to WP Widget Styler are WP Categories Widget (6K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Custom Widget Area (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-widget-styler/ · Generated 2026-10-18 18:39 UTC by PageForge