WriteToThem Widget
A widget which provides an entry point for mySociety's WriteToThem.com, now completely re-written.
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WriteToThem Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 18/100 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 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WriteToThem Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| democracy | #11 |
| mysociety | #2 |
| politics | #30 |
| writetothem | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About WriteToThem Widget
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
Now completely written for WordPress v3.4.2 this plugin provides a great little widget for giving your visitors the opportunity to write to their political representatives using just their postcode.
Just install, go to Appearance > Widgets and drag the new widget to your sidebar – voila!
Installation
- Install the plugin
- Go to Appearance > Widgets
- Drag the WriteToThem.com widget to your sidebar
- Customise the options and hit Save
- View your site where you’ll see your new widget!
Changelog
Upgrading to this version from 2.0 or earlier will not maintain your existing settings.
2.1
- Re-wrote for WP 3.4.2 compatibility using WP_Widget Class
- Added translation support
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FAQ
WriteToThem Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is WriteToThem Widget free?
Yes. WriteToThem Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WriteToThem Widget safe to use in 2026?
WriteToThem Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WriteToThem Widget?
WriteToThem Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,605 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does WriteToThem Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WriteToThem Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WriteToThem Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 1, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WriteToThem Widget?
WriteToThem Widget is developed and maintained by Philip John.
What are the best alternatives to WriteToThem Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WriteToThem Widget are Democracy Poll (6K+ installs), Foodle Add-On for Democracy… (10+ installs) and Poll And Survey plugin (10+ installs).
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