# WP Widget Toggle

> WP Widget Toggle has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Widget Toggle shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Hides widget content on page load then allows the user to toggle widgets open and closed by clicking the widget title. Requires all widgets you want to toggle to have a title (clicking the title toggles the widget open…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,051
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+53.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick Ciske (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nickciske/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-widget-toggle/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |
| [toggle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toggle/) | #36 | 64 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| jquery | >100 | 4,934 |
| toggle | >100 | 6,429 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animate It!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-it/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (127) | Sep 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [jQuery Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | Jul 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [jQuery Manager for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-manager/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (113) | Jul 20, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Version Control for jQuery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-control-for-jquery/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Dec 1, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [jQuery Lightbox For Native Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-lightbox-for-native-galleries/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Responsive Image Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-image-maps/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (64) | Nov 28, 2017 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Remove jQuery Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-jquery-migrate/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 25, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Slimbox2 Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slimbox2/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Widget Toggle safe to use in 2026?
WP Widget Toggle shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Widget Toggle?
WP Widget Toggle is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,051 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Widget Toggle work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Widget Toggle is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Widget Toggle last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Widget Toggle?
WP Widget Toggle is developed and maintained by Nick Ciske.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Widget Toggle?
The most popular alternatives to WP Widget Toggle are Animate It! (20K+ installs), jQuery Updater (20K+ installs) and Use Google Libraries (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-widget-toggle/ · Generated 2026-09-30 09:04 UTC by PageForge