Who should use Widget Disable?

Widget Disable is a B2B product built for wordPress site administrators.

Does Widget Disable have a free plan?

Yes — Widget Disable is free to use.

What platforms does Widget Disable run on?

Widget Disable runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Widget Disable still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 2 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to Widget Disable?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Widgets Control, Disable Block, and Dashboard Menu Visibility.

Is Widget Disable open source?

Widget Disable has a public GitHub repository.

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Widget Disable

wordpress.orgOther productivity

Widget Disable is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to disable selected sidebar and dashboard widgets on a site. It provides an Appearance settings interface and permission controls for managing which widgets users can see.

FreeGPL-2.0WebEmbeddable

Visit wordpress.org

16stars

6forks

5features

2013since

Overview

5 features

In the Other productivity space, Widget Disable takes a focused approach. It focuses on removing unwanted WordPress sidebar and dashboard widgets from site users. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site administrators. It is available for free. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Widget Disable first shipped in 2013. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 16 stars and 2 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include sidebar widget controls, dashboard widget controls, and settings interface. The interface is available in 5 languages, including German, English, and Spanish.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Sidebar widget controls
Dashboard widget controls
Settings interface
Role-based access
Widget visibility management

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-2.0

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 16Active maintenanceMulti-language

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 22:23 UTC
Widget Disable verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Widget Disable

What is Widget Disable?: Widget Disable focuses on removing unwanted WordPress sidebar and dashboard widgets from site users. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who should use Widget Disable?: Widget Disable is a B2B product built for wordPress site administrators.
Does Widget Disable have a free plan?: Yes — Widget Disable is free to use.
What platforms does Widget Disable run on?: Widget Disable runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Widget Disable still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 2 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Widget Disable?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Widgets Control, Disable Block, and Dashboard Menu Visibility.Widgets Control Disable Block Dashboard Menu Visibility
How long has Widget Disable been around?: Widget Disable first shipped in 2013.
Is Widget Disable open source?: Widget Disable has a public GitHub repository.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: German, English, Spanish, Dutch+1 moreshow less
German, English, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese
Open source: Yes · ★ 16
License: GPL-2.0
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: WordPress site administrators
Model: B2B
Solves: Removing unwanted WordPress sidebar and dashboard widgets from site users.

Registered as

GitHub: wearerequired/WP-Widget-Disable
WordPress.org: wp-widget-disable

Developer

Wearerequired

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 16
Forks: 6
Open issues: 3
Last commit: 20 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 2
Contributors: 8
Authorship: Team
Default branch: master
Latest release: 3.0.1 · 24 Sept 2024

Index record

Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: widget-disable-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 27 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-widget-disable

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