Description
At a glance
Widget Disable v3.0.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 24 reviews · updated September 23, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.0+ & PHP 7.4+.
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.
Developer? Get to know the hooks
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.
Contributions
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Widget Disable?
Widget Disable is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.0.1. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Widget Disable free to download?
Yes — Widget Disable 3.0.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.
How do I install Widget Disable 3.0.1?
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 Widget Disable?
Widget Disable 3.0.1 requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 Widget Disable last updated?
Version 3.0.1 was last updated on September 23, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Widget Disable 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: 3.0.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 23, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (24 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | required |
| Tags | admin, dashboard, dashboard-widgets, sidebar-widgets, widgets |
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