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Widget Content Blocks

By Danny van Kooten

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Widget Content Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create and edit widget content using the WordPress visual editor. Easily format widgets like posts or pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 60+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds so called 'Widget Blocks' to your website which you can easily display in your widget areas.

You can create or edit the widget blocks just like you would edit any post or page, with all the default WordPress editing functions enabled. This way, you can use the visual editor that comes with WordPress to format your widgets. You can even use media uploading to insert images and so forth.

Features include creating beautiful widgets without having to write HTML code, easily inserting media into your widget content, and adding headings, lists, blockquotes and other HTML elements using the WordPress visual editor. You can also use WP Links dialog to link to any of your pages or posts from a widget and use shortcodes inside your widgets. The plugin is translation ready.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widget Content Blocks stands out in the widget content editing category with several notable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides a true WYSIWYG editor for widgets, enhancing content editing ease.
Integrates well with popular page builders like Elementor.
Allows clients to edit widget content without accessing complex interfaces.
Prevents accidental deletion of widgets and their content.
Highly rated for reliability and user-friendliness.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited to widget content editing without broader block management.
May not offer as many layout customization options as some alternatives.
No built-in support for complex block types like carousels or grids.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 60 reviews, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and integration capabilities.

Positive highlights

'Awesome! It makes it so easy to have WYSIWYG editable widgets.' – jberg1
'Works great with Elementor, allowing customers to edit texts easily.' – tageins
'A lifesaver for creating custom link widgets.' – jssilver
'Perfect implementation to prevent accidental widget deletion.' – nullmem
'Just works exactly how you'd like it to work.' – Anonymous

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features found in premium plugins.
Limited to widget content without broader block functionality.
No pro version means fewer options for power users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and developers who need a simple, reliable WYSIWYG editor for WordPress widgets, especially those integrating with page builders like Elementor.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced block layouts, premium features, or extensive customization beyond widget content editing may find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full WYSIWYG widget editing capabilities with seamless integration and ease of use.

Final Verdict

Widget Content Blocks is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin that excels at providing WYSIWYG editing for widgets, making it ideal for users who want straightforward content management without complexity. Its strong integration with page builders and prevention of accidental content loss are significant advantages.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced block features, its free offering is robust and secure, with no known vulnerabilities. Users needing more complex block management might consider alternatives, but for widget content editing, this plugin is an excellent choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Widget Content Blocks plugin.

Rich Text

Visual Editor

Widget

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin creates a custom post type called “Widget Blocks” so you can create widget content just like you would create posts or pages. You can show these “Widget Blocks” by dragging a “WYSIWYG Widget” widget to one of your widget areas and selecting which widget block to display inside it.