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Widget Disable

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Widget Disable Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disable sidebar and dashboard widgets with an easy to use interface.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 24+ 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 simple plugin allows you to disable any sidebar and dashboard widget for the current WordPress site you are on. It provides a simple user interface available to users with edit_theme_options capabilities (usually Administrator role) available under Appearance -> Disable Widgets.

After saving the settings, the sidebar and dashboard widgets are removed from and the user can’t see those widgets anymore.

Have a look at the filters we provide: wp_widget_disable_default_sidebar_widgets allows you to exclude certain sidebar widgets from being disabled. wp_widget_disable_default_dashboard_widgets allows you to exclude certain dashboard widgets from being disabled.

If you would like to contribute to this plugin, report an issue or anything like that, please note that we develop this plugin on GitHub.

Developed by required.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widget Disable is a straightforward plugin focused on disabling widgets in the WordPress admin dashboard. Compared to other plugins, it offers a simple and effective solution without additional features.

Top alternatives

Widget Disable

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effectively disables unwanted widgets
Improves admin dashboard performance by removing clutter
Compatible with most themes and plugins

Weaknesses

Limited to disabling widgets only
No advanced customization options
Lacks support for specific themes like Storefront

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's usefulness and simplicity, though some issues with theme compatibility have been noted.

Positive highlights

"Thank you for this useful and nice plugin." - mikhak
"Very useful." - Daniel
"A wonderful plugin, you can't even imagine how happy I am that I found it." - fightingships
"Quick and easy fix to admin dashboard." - twohills
"Does the job right and removes the pesky and somewhat useless widgets." - danielepais

Common complaints

Does not work with the Storefront theme
Limited functionality beyond disabling widgets

Weaknesses

Lack of updates or ongoing development mentioned
No support for theme-specific widget areas

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple and effective way to disable unwanted widgets in the WordPress admin dashboard to improve performance and reduce clutter.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced widget management features or compatibility with specific themes like Storefront may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to disable unwanted widgets in the admin dashboard, improving usability and performance without any cost.

Final Verdict

Widget Disable is a no-frills plugin that effectively disables unwanted widgets in the WordPress admin dashboard, making it a useful tool for users seeking simplicity and improved admin performance.

However, its limited functionality and compatibility issues with certain themes like Storefront mean it may not meet the needs of all users, especially those requiring more advanced widget management.