Description
At a glance
Looking for Widgets on Pages v1.9.0? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 161 reviews · updated November 13, 2024 · requires WordPress 2.8+.
The easiest, and highest rated way to Add Widgets to Posts and/or Pages. Create unlimited dynamic sidebars (widget areas) and insert these into a WordPress post or page.
Create as many widget areas (Turbo Sidebars) from the settings menu, and these can be used multiple times.
Each sidebar can be called independently by a shortcode, and you can call more than one per post/page.
Sidebars can be included in the post/page by using a shortcode like the following, where x is the name of the sidebar.
[widgets_on_pages id=x]
With the PRO version the widgets can be inserted simply with clicks-not-code using a wizard in the visual editor. This version also includes layout options to easily set the widgets in columns/grid presentation.
Pro version also supports the configurable option to automatically add widgets to all your posts and/or pages. Choose the layout options and whether to add the sidebar and widgets before or after the content. Ideal for adding lists of related posts to the end of every post. Each post and page can also be individually excluded from the auto-inclsion of the widgets.
Pro version key features
* Responsive Horizontal/Column/Grid layout
* Auto insert in Header, Content, or Footer
* Priority Support
Basic In-Content Instructions
- Create a Turbo Sidebar, these are your special widget containers
- Add widgets to the Turbo Sidebar in the same way as you do for normal sidebars
- If using the visual editor use the Add Turbo Sidebar button to add the Shortcode into your post or page where you’d like it to appear.
The sidebars can also be added to any theme, using template tags. This is an ace way to add widgets/sidebars to a theme’s header and footer (or any other part of a theme).
Demo Video
Current Features Include
- Highest Rating – 122 5* Reviews
- No Coding needed
- Create unlimited sidebars
- Place them in posts/pages/custom post types
- Add to themes using template tags
- Works with ALL widgets and themes (let us know if you have an issue)
Recent Reviews
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Just purchased PRO version and well worth the money. – @artmuns
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Works as advertised + timely response to support request – @3cstudio
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Saving me HOURS of work – @andynick
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Widgets on Pages?
Widgets on Pages 1.9.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 161 user reviews.
Does Widgets on Pages cost anything?
No. Widgets on Pages 1.9.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Widgets on Pages 1.9.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Widgets on Pages?
Widgets on Pages 1.9.0 requires WordPress 2.8 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Widgets on Pages last updated?
Version 1.9.0 was last updated on November 13, 2024. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Widgets on Pages download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 13, 2024 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (161 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8 or higher |
| Author | toddhalfpenny |
| Tags | pages, sidebar, widgets, widgets-in-page, widgets-in-post |
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