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Duplicate Widgets

By aleksandargubecka

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Duplicate Widgets Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily duplicate your existing widgets with one click. This plugin simplifies widget management for those with multiple similar configurations.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 simple plugin allows you to duplicate your existing widgets in just one click. It is designed to make widget management easier, especially for users who have many widgets with similar configurations.

Comparing to Alternatives

Duplicate Widgets offers a straightforward solution for cloning widgets, with a couple of notable alternatives available that provide similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and minimalistic design that works as expected
Highly rated by users for saving time and effort
No recorded security vulnerabilities
Free to use with no upsells or pro version
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use

Weaknesses

One user reported performance issues causing slowdowns
Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version or premium support options
Could improve user interface with quicker access to cloning

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 89% five-star reviews, indicating high user satisfaction. However, there is a single low rating citing performance issues.

Positive highlights

"You’re a lifesaver and a timesaver 🙂" – Anonymous User
"Very minimalistic plugin that just works" – Dennis Hipp
"Great timesaver plugin, very useful and simple" – kg69design
"Time and life saver" – mstudioIL
"Useful plugin" – SITEWEB44

Common complaints

Plugin caused slowdowns in widgets, specifically reported with the Enfold theme

Weaknesses

Performance issues reported by at least one user
Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No enhancements for faster workflow like cloning links next to widget titles

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable, and free plugin to quickly duplicate widgets without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced widget management features or have experienced performance issues with their current theme setup.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core functionality needed to duplicate widgets efficiently without limitations.

Final Verdict

Duplicate Widgets is a highly rated, straightforward plugin that effectively duplicates widgets with minimal fuss. It is well-suited for users who want a simple, no-cost solution and appreciate its ease of use and reliability.

While it lacks advanced features and has a minor report of performance issues, it remains a solid choice among its alternatives, especially given its clean security record and positive user feedback. Users needing more functionality or experiencing slowdowns may consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Duplicate Widgets plugin.

Duplicate Widgets

Widget Clone

Widget Duplicator

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload plugin-name.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Once you activate the plugin, go to Appearances -> Widgets
Clone button will appear between “Delete” and “Close” buttons on the bottom left side of the widget. Just hit the Clone button and let the magic happens.