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AH Display Widgets

By Andreas Hecht

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

AH Display Widgets Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily control widget visibility on specific pages. Add checkboxes to manage widget display without extra coding.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

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 allows you to hide widgets on specified pages. It adds checkboxes to each widget, enabling you to show or hide them on any site page.

You can change your sidebar content for different pages, categories, custom taxonomies, and WPML languages. This avoids the need to create multiple sidebars and duplicate widgets, keeping your sidebars clean.

By default, 'Hide on checked pages' is selected with no boxes checked, so all current widgets will continue to display on all pages.

If you would like to contribute, you can find a development version on GitHub.

Check out my other plugins, including the AH Code Highlighter for easy code highlighting and the AH Twitter Timeline Widget to showcase your Twitter feed.

Comparing to Alternatives

AH Display Widgets is a straightforward widget display management plugin with several alternatives available that offer varying features for widget control and sidebar management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Perfect replacement for the discontinued Display Widget plugin, retaining all previous widget settings.
Simple and lightweight, focusing on core functionality without bloat.
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star average from users.
Easy to use and understand, suitable for users managing multiple sites.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives, such as dynamic sidebar creation.
No pro version or premium features available for extended functionality.
Limited to widget display control without additional sidebar customization options.
No recent security updates since 2018, though no vulnerabilities reported.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 11 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective replacement of a popular discontinued plugin.

Positive highlights

"Perfect replacement for old 'Display Widget' with all settings retained." - brt
"Very useful." - Crensdale
"Удобный и понятный (Convenient and clear)." - Natalya
"Excellent and Sehr Gut!" - ralphw
"This plugin is excellent, very easy to use and works very well." - focuswp

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features beyond basic widget display control.
No premium or pro version to unlock additional capabilities.
No recent updates since 2018, which may concern some users despite no known vulnerabilities.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable replacement for the discontinued Display Widget plugin who want to retain existing widget settings without complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced widget management features, dynamic sidebars, or premium support options may find this plugin limited for their needs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to control widget visibility and display, effectively replacing the old Display Widget plugin.

Final Verdict

AH Display Widgets excels as a straightforward, no-frills solution for managing widget display conditions, especially for those transitioning from the discontinued Display Widget plugin. Its perfect user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for basic widget control needs.

However, users requiring more advanced features or ongoing active development might consider alternatives with premium options. Overall, it provides excellent value as a free, lightweight plugin focused on simplicity and reliability.