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Widget Visibility Without Jetpack

By Joan Boluda

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.

Widget Visibility Without Jetpack Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control the visibility of widgets on specific pages without Jetpack. Customize where your widgets appear easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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 control what pages your widgets appear on. It is based on the Widget Visibility module from the Jetpack plugin. With this plugin, you can easily customize the visibility settings for your widgets without needing Jetpack.

Created by Eduardo Larequi, this plugin is maintained by Joan Boluda. It provides a simple solution for managing widget visibility across your WordPress site.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widget Visibility Without Jetpack offers a focused solution for widget visibility without the bulk of Jetpack, standing out among several alternatives that provide similar conditional widget display features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly preserves widget visibility settings after Jetpack deactivation
Simple and easy to use with sufficient visibility options
Lightweight alternative to Jetpack's widget visibility feature
Highly compatible with various themes and templates
Maintains previous tags and categories for visibility without extra setup

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced conditional logic such as AND/OR rule customization
No pro version or premium features available
Limited to widget visibility without additional sidebar management
Development and support continuity is uncertain

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's simplicity, effectiveness, and seamless transition from Jetpack's widget visibility feature.

Positive highlights

'Seamless transition preserving previous visibility settings' – FireFlyWebs
'Simple switch from Jetpack without losing settings' – SEOAlien
'Easy, simple and works well with templates' – John L.
'Best concept to handle show/hide widgets' – gesign
'Great solution for using Jetpack’s widget visibility without Jetpack' – MoghillPat

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No option to change conditional logic from OR to AND
No premium features or advanced customization
Limited feature set focused solely on widget visibility
Uncertain ongoing support and updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, straightforward replacement for Jetpack's widget visibility feature without losing existing settings.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced widget visibility logic, additional sidebar management features, or guaranteed long-term support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports widget visibility control without Jetpack, preserving existing visibility settings and offering essential conditional display options.

Final Verdict

Widget Visibility Without Jetpack excels as a simple, effective alternative for users wanting to maintain widget visibility settings after removing Jetpack. Its flawless user ratings reflect its reliability and ease of use, making it a great choice for those seeking minimalism and functionality.

However, the plugin lacks advanced conditional logic and premium features, which may limit its appeal for power users. Despite this, its clean security record and focused feature set make it a valuable tool for many WordPress users.