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Contact Info Widget

By riotweb

Communication & Messaging / Notification Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Contact Info Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display a customizable contact info widget on your website. Add details like title, company, address, and social media links with icon effects.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin shows your contact info with icons. Add the widget to a widget position like the footer or sidebar, fill in the info, choose an icon color and press save. Your contact info with icons is now being displayed on the front-end of your website!

This plugin allows the user to add various details including title, company, about, address, city, zip code, email, phone, mobile, fax, website, and social media links. You can also customize the icon effects and colors to match your website's design.

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Info Widget offers basic contact information display features but faces competition from several similar plugins that provide enhanced or more reliable functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to add contact blocks as noted by users
Works with older WordPress versions
Lightweight and straightforward widget functionality
Free to use without upsells
Good for basic contact info display

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerability with no fix available
Icons do not display properly according to user reports
Lack of support responsiveness
Limited customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a modest rating of 3.8 out of 5 from a small number of reviews, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity but express frustration over icon display issues and support responsiveness.

Positive highlights

'Very useful and easy to add contact blocks' - alainmelsens
'IT IS REALLY NICE' - Action Tours
'Works on WordPress 4.6 and meets basic needs' - pvaitonis

Common complaints

Icons won’t display, showing only text
Lack of support response to reported issues

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting
Limited updates and fixes since last scan
No resolution for reported icon display problems

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-cost contact info widget for basic display needs without requiring advanced features or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users who need reliable icon support, active developer support, or require a secure plugin due to the known vulnerability should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic contact information display with simple widget integration and no advanced features.

Final Verdict

Contact Info Widget is a straightforward and easy-to-use plugin for displaying contact information, appreciated for its simplicity and free availability. However, it suffers from a significant security vulnerability that remains unpatched and persistent icon display issues that have not been addressed by support.

Given these drawbacks, users requiring secure and fully functional contact widgets should consider alternative plugins with active maintenance and better support. This plugin may suit those with minimal needs and tolerance for its limitations.