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WP Page Widget

Description

This made the widget selection much easier. With this plugin activated we can select widgets to show specifically for one page / post / or custom post type.
Always note to use it with a sidebar enabled theme.

Installation

  1. Download the latest version from here, unzip it, and upload extracted files to your plugins directory.

  2. Login to your WordPress admin panel and activate the plugin.

  3. Navigate to Page Widgets in admin menu.

  4. Select which post type ( default post, page should be selected )

  5. Select which sidebar you want to appear in page editing, default should be Primary

That’s it

For more information, see the homepage.

FAQ

Do I need a specific theme to use this plugin?

Every widgets enabled themes can use it.

How could I set specific widgets on a page?

In post/page/custom post type edit screen, choose “Customize”. And then drag / drop widgets on right side, then configure them.

How do I disable my changes and use settings from Appearance->Widgets?

In post/page/custom post type edit screen, choose “Default”.

How do I change settings for each category or taxonomy

The interface is integrated to category/taxonomy editing screen just like you edit post page.

Reviews

September 3, 2016
This plugin is awesome, can be used as a lightweight page-builder. Perfect for creating widgetized page layouts without bloat like most page builder type plugins.
September 3, 2016
Exactly what I need, easy to install and free. Thank you for sharing this plugin. I hope you will keep it update 🙂
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Contributors & Developers

“WP Page Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

3.9 (2018-07-09)

  • Fix compatibility with Intuitive Custom Post Order plugin.

3.8 (2018-06-29)

  • Fix to work with revolution slider and code mirror.

3.7 (2018-06-22)

  • Show / hide on taxonomy edit page follow corresponding post type configuration.
  • Fix some php warnings and notices.

3.6 (2018-04-11)

  • Fix compatibility with WordPress 4.9
  • Show / hide on taxonomy edit page follow corresponding post type configuration.

3.5 (2017-07-10)

  • Fix compatibility with Simple Social Icons plugin.

3.4 (2017-06-24)

  • Fix compatibility with WordPress 4.8 (Conflict with WordPress 4.8 Dashboard)

3.3 (2017-06-23)

  • Fix compatibility with WordPress 4.8

3.2 (2016-08-13)

  • Fix compatibility with Advanced Custom Fields plugin when Relationship available

3.1 (2016-07-01)

  • Fix compatible with Genesis Widget Column Classes plugin

3.0 (2016-04-26)

  • Fix compatible with WordPress 4.5

2.9 (2016-01-25)

  • Fix compatible with Easy Related Posts

2.8 (2015-09-11)

  • Fix security exploit

2.7 (2015-06-18)

  • Fix bug drag & drop sortable.

2.6 (2014-11-26)

  • Compatibility with WP 4.0.1, compatible with Yoast WordPress SEO plugin.

2.5 (2014-06-20)

  • Add support for Add Widget button on Text Widget

2.4 (2014-05-16)

  • Multi languages support. Added Dutch language pack – thanks to Roy Janssen

2.3 (2014-03-27)

  • Compatibility with WP 3.8.1, compatible with NextGen, fix width when customizing

2.2 (2013-12-26)

  • Compatibility with WP 3.8

2.1 (2013-09-23)

  • Compatibility with WP 3.6.1

2.0 (2013-03-04)

  • Compatibility with Image Widget plugin.

1.9 (2012-12-17)

  • Compatibility with WordPress 3.5

1.8 (2012-11-10)

  • Compatibility with Black Studio TinyMCE Widget plugin, make sure no errors with PHP 5.4 when upgrade

1.7 (2012-09-19)

  • Compatibility with Flexi page widget, Custom Post Widget plugin.

1.6 (2012-02-03)

  • Add several more features: search, blog, category, taxonomy configurable pages.

1.5 (2012-02-03)

  • Compatibility with WP custom field list widget plugin

1.4 (2012-02-03)

  • Compatibility with WP 3.3.1

1.3 (2011-09-20)

  • Compatibility with image dialog plugin

1.2 (2011-08-24)

  • Compatibility with custom post type

1.1 (2011-04-19)

  • Fix widget saving bug

1.0 (2011-01-27)

  • Start presenting to community