Close Menu
  • Homepage
  • Blog
    • Drone
    • 3D Printer
    • Projector
    • Software
    • E-commerce
  • Write For Us

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

Subscribe

* indicates required
/* real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups */

Intuit Mailchimp

What's Hot

Top 30 Eye Chart Projector for Precise Visual Acuity Testing – 2024

Best Mini Projector for Gaming – 2024 | Fast-action & Casual Gaming

10 Best Pocket and Mini 4K Projector for All Budget – 2024

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
ULTRAdviceULTRAdvice
Subscribe
  • Homepage
  • Blog
    1. Drone
    2. 3D Printer
    3. Projector
    4. Software
    5. E-commerce
    6. View All

    How To Find A Lost Drone? – 2024 (Updated) – 9 Tricks That Works

    How Much Weight Can A Drone Lift? – Hobby & Professional – 2024

    7 Best Drones Under $500 For Photographers In 2024

    6 Best Drones under $200 For Beginners In 2024 – Buyer’s Guide

    Is Buying A 3D Printer Worth It? – 3 Things You Must Know In 2024

    3D Printing Organs Pros and Cons in 2024 & Future Implications

    3 Best Hairspray for 3D Printing in 2024 – How To Apply Guide

    11 Best 3D Printer Under $500 – Beginner’s Guide In 2024

    Top 30 Eye Chart Projector for Precise Visual Acuity Testing – 2024

    Best Mini Projector for Gaming – 2024 | Fast-action & Casual Gaming

    10 Best Pocket and Mini 4K Projector for All Budget – 2024

    10 Best 4K Projector for Gaming – [August 2024]

    11 Best Free Task Management Software – Ultimate Guide in 2022

    9 Best FREE Screenwriting Software For Serious & Professional Writers In 2022

    7 Best (FREE & Paid) Photo Organizing Software in 2022

    Best Automated (3D & 360-degree) Product Photography Solutions In 2024

    9 Best Web Hosting Service Providers for Small Business in 2022

    Top 30 Eye Chart Projector for Precise Visual Acuity Testing – 2024

    Best Mini Projector for Gaming – 2024 | Fast-action & Casual Gaming

    10 Best Pocket and Mini 4K Projector for All Budget – 2024

    10 Best 4K Projector for Gaming – [August 2024]

  • Write For Us
ULTRAdviceULTRAdvice
Home»All»What is Widget in WordPress? – How to add it to a Website?

What is Widget in WordPress? – How to add it to a Website?

Rakesh KurhadeBy Rakesh KurhadeUpdated:July 14, 2022No Comments6 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram WhatsApp
Banner - What are WordPress Website Widgets and How to add them - Definitive Guide in 2020 - ULTRAdvice
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Do you look at impressive features on best [top] websites and ask yourself,

  1. How do they get these attractive features and functions?
  2. Are they using highly paid themes?
  3. Do they have an army of skillful creative website developers?

Bloggers and business people dream to have a fully-featured website like their competitors.

Few are willing to design a WebPage as quickly as possible!

If you think only a skilled web developer can add features or functions to websites then it is not so! Because giving a try to WordPress widget may change your thoughts.

WordPress Widgets were first introduced in 2007 during the release of WordPress 2.2. In the beginning, widgets were simply the way of decorating the website and landing page. But in 2022, they are one of the most effective ways of providing the best navigation, user experience, and generating leads.

A WordPress Website Widget is the easiest and fastest way to add functionality. Just drag-n-drop desired feature into your website theme.

Table of Contents

  1. What is Widget in WordPress?
  2. How to add WordPress Widget to your Website?
  3. Some Pro-Tips and CAUTIONS to use Widgets

Now without any further ado, let’s get started,

What Is Widget In WordPress Website?

A WordPress widget is a content or functional box added into the sidebar, footer, or header of the web page.

Look at the image below,

Infographics WordPress-Website-Widgets-Blog-Page-Illustration-ULTRAdvice-2
Blog Page Illustration of WordPress Website Widget

Widgets like search box, list of a recent post, tags cloud, etc. appear in the right sidebar and Google maps appear in the footer of the web page.

All those functionalities are added with a simple drag-and-drop method.

Let me explain the concept of widgets through an example of a smartphone widget,

You must have seen a Weather, Clock, or Calendar widget on your smartphone.

SmartPhone-Widgets-ULTRAdvice
SmartPhone Widget

Now, consider an App and a Widget on the smartphone. They both are very different from one another because App works independently, and a widget relies on the corresponding app to function properly.

Basically, the widget shows information that comes from an App. Ex. a weather widget receives information from the Weather App.

WordPress Widgets are very similar to smartphone widgets. They rely on plugins.

So to use a widget, you must install the corresponding plugin.

Benefits of WordPress Widgets

The problem of coding and testing (each time) is resolved by these WordPress widgets.

Think of them as ready-to-install website features. Ex. you can add functionalities like Countdown Timer and Instagram Feed to your website without coding.

An excellent way to improve user experience on your website. WordPress widgets are a beginner’s go-to tool for designing a website without coding.

Website developers can leverage widgets and deliver website designs to their clients faster than before.

The good news is,

Every WordPress theme is pre-packed with a bunch of basic primary widgets and widget-active areas.

The remaining widgets (basic+advanced) can be installed for FREE! But few widgets need to be purchased.

Beginners and small website owners need not worry because all paid widgets offer freemium versions with limited features for basic users.

A Caution!

People who are going to use widgets as a primary tool for building and managing their WordPress website must know that widgets are added in widget-active areas only i.e., Sidebar, Footer, and Header, etc.

These areas are defined by your WordPress Theme. So don’t forget to pre-check your theme’s documentation and read about available widget-active areas.

Let’s pack up,

People like me might love to add readers to their email list. For others who want readers to opt-in for the webinars and follow links to the landing pages.

Widgets can help a lot!

The chances are very rare that you wish a widget to have and will not find it online. If you think I am lying, then check out Elfsight.

How To Add Widget In WordPress Website?

Adding widgets is incredible fun. Results are obtained immediately because of the DRAG-N-DROP method.

DO AS DIRECTED!

#STEP 1 – Go to your WordPress Backend, and in the left side menu, find “Appearance” and then choose “Widgets”.

I.e. WordPress Admin Panel => Appearance => Widgets

#STEP 2 – Once you are there, you will see a screen very similar to this. (It may vary depending on your WordPress theme)

WordPress-Widget-Preview-ULTRAdvice
WordPress Widgets Admin Panel Preview

#STEP 3 – Identify the interface.

There are two different areas on this screen,

The first one is the “AVAILABLE WIDGETS” area where you will find default and installed widgets.

WordPress-Website-Widget-Available-Widgets-Section-ULTRAdvice-min
Section 1: Available Widgets

The second one is the “Widget Area” where you will be adding widgets.

WordPress-Website-Widget-Sidebar-Section-ULTRAdvice
Section 2: Sidebar

Now let’s do some real work,

#STEP 4 – Select your desired/sample widget from the “Available Widgets” section and drag them to the destination area (“Sidebar”) as shown below,

WordPress-Website-Widget-Adding-Illustration-ULTRAdvice
Dragging widget from AVAILABLE WIDGET section and dropping in SIDEBAR section

TA-DA, you have added your widget.

No need to click “SAVE” or “PUBLISH” or “ACTIVATE.” Your widgets get automatically activated.

Just open a new tab and load your webpage and enjoy the success.

# PRO TIPS For Using WordPress Widget

  1. Widgets in the Sidebar are prominently visible than widgets in the footer. Consider if you wish to collect a visitor’s emails, then Newsletter Signup Widget should go in the sidebar.
  2. Content marketers or business website owners use widgets as a highly productive way of converting visitors into customers. So you can too.
  3. If you want your readers to follow you on tweeter, Instagram, or Facebook then adding your social media widget in the sidebar will let you win the game.
  4. DO NOT OVERLOAD! Any of your widget-active areas with too many widgets. People are less likely to notice all of them. Try to be concise and add 1 to 2 widgets for maximum output.
  5. Using free widgets sometimes introduces malware into the WordPress themes and on the reader’s computer. So as per WordPress.org, it is recommended that you should use plugins/widgets from a trusted source.
  6. You can customize paid widgets as per your requirements. Big websites can opt-in for premium widgets because they cost very little around $2-$5 per month.

These guys at Elfsight have an extensive range of widgets, and all of their widgets are free for basic users. Check them out!

Final Thoughts

Now that you have learned about WordPress Website Widgets and how to add them. Try playing with pre-packed widgets that come with your WordPress theme.

I have built this Website all by myself using free as well as a few fantastic freemium widgets.

Read my article,

47 Best WordPress Website Widgets Can Help You Make a Website Feature-rich.

Where I have discussed a few trending widgets in 2022 with which readers love to interact.

Website Widget What are Website Widgets What are WordPress Widgets What is Widget in website? WordPress Widget
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Rakesh Kurhade
  • Website

Rakesh is tech-savvy. An engineer by education. He is a tech blogger at ULTRAdvice who shares his experience with various home automation products. Playing and experimenting with gadgets is his favorite hobby. Apart from breaking and making of gadgets, he loves gaming, watching movies and partying. His SEO skills are excellent and he was Digital Marketing Head at Robu.in. Contact him on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Related Posts

10 Best Cheap (Starting At $100) Modem Router Combo In 2024

13 Best Industrial and Commercial Projector for Large Screen – 2024

9 Best Budget-Friendly Cheap Outdoor Projector – Movies & Gaming 2024

Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Editors Picks

How To Find A Lost Drone? – 2024 (Updated) – 9 Tricks That Works

By Rakesh KurhadeUpdated:July 19, 2024
Top Reviews

10 Best Cheap (Starting At $100) Modem Router Combo In 2024

By Rakesh KurhadeUpdated:July 19, 2024
Table of ContentsToggle Table of ContentToggle
  • What Is Widget In WordPress Website?
  • Benefits of WordPress Widgets
  • How To Add Widget In WordPress Website?
  • Final Thoughts
Advertisement
Demo

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Stay Updated with our latest technology news.

Committed to sharing the trending and best-in-class gadgets, software, and business applications with you.

Twitter Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin

Top Categories

  • Projector
  • Drones
  • 3D Printers
  • E-commerce
  • Wordpress
  • Software
  • Home Essentials

Our Company

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Quick Links

  • Write for us
  • Collaboration
  • SEO Services
  • Content Writing Services

© 2024 MANCIDI Alliance Pvt. Ltd. — All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage Consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to mobile version