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Widget Options - Extended
Widget Options - Extended is a WordPress plugin by Widget Options Team for managing widgets and Gutenberg blocks.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.3.5
- Released
- 27 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 / year on its own
Overview
Use display rules to show or hide widgets on specific pages, devices, dates, or days. You can also set visibility by user role, post type, taxonomy, term archive, or URL, including wildcard patterns. These options help tailor sidebar content to the page and visitor context.
The plugin also provides tools for arranging and styling widget areas. Set alignment by device, place widgets in columns, add custom classes and IDs, and make widgets sticky or animated. Shortcodes let you place widgets or full sidebars elsewhere on your site, while import and export tools help move widget settings between sites.
Features
- Page and URL rules: Show or hide widgets on selected pages, or control visibility with exact URLs and wildcard patterns.
- Device visibility: Choose whether widgets appear on mobile, tablet, or desktop, and set content alignment for each device.
- Role-based display: Set widgets to appear or remain hidden according to user roles, including content for visitors or members.
- Scheduled visibility: Display widgets on selected days or within date ranges for announcements and time-specific content.
- Widget styling controls: Adjust widget appearance with custom IDs and classes, hide widget titles, and apply entrance animations.
- Columns and sticky widgets: Arrange widgets in columns within a sidebar or keep a widget fixed in view as visitors scroll.
- Widget management tools: Use shortcodes to place widgets or sidebars, clone and move widgets, and import or export widget configurations.
Best for
- WordPress site owners managing multiple widget areas
- Sites with role-specific or scheduled sidebar content
- Developers styling widgets across device sizes
Changelog
Version 5.3.4 — 7 May 2026
- Improved Strengthened security for Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution vulnerability.
- New “Talk with AI Assistant” button on the plugin page.
Earlier versions
- 5.3.3 (24 April 2026): 1 improved, 3 fixed, 1 security
- 5.3.2 (25 March 2026): 1 fixed
- 5.3.1 (17 March 2026): 1 new
FAQ
Is Widget Options - Extended free?
The code of Widget Options - Extended is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL 247 is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Widget Options - Extended gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Widget Options - Extended is this?
Version 5.3.5, released 27 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update Widget Options - Extended?
Install GPL 247 Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Widget Options - Extended for you.






