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About Widget Disable
This plugin allows you to easily disable any sidebar and dashboard widget on your WordPress site. It provides a user-friendly interface and once you save the settings, the widgets will be removed and no longer visible. Developers can also use filters to exclude certain widgets from being disabled.Screenshots
Frequently asked questions
What does the Widget Disable plugin do?
This plugin allows you to disable any sidebar and dashboard widget for your WordPress site. It provides a simple user interface for managing these settings.
Who can use the Widget Disable plugin?
The plugin's user interface is available to users with edit_theme_options capabilities, which typically means users with an Administrator role.
Where can I find the settings for Widget Disable?
The settings for Widget Disable can be found under Appearance -> Disable Widgets in your WordPress admin area.
Are there any developer hooks available?
Yes, there are filters like wp_widget_disable_default_sidebar_widgets and wp_widget_disable_default_dashboard_widgets. These allow you to exclude specific widgets from being disabled.
Where can I contribute to the plugin?
The plugin is developed on GitHub, where you can report issues or contribute.
Changelog
3.0.1 – 2024-09-19
- Enhancement: Code cleanup, ensuring WordPress 6.6 compatibility.
3.0.0 – 2023-03-26
- Fixed: Replace use of jQuery to avoid deprecation warnings.
- Changed: Requires at least PHP 7.4 and WordPress 6.0.
2.1.0 – 2022-03-17
- Enhancement: Hide disabled sidebar widgets when widget block editor is enabled.
- Changed: Requires at least PHP 5.6 and WordPress 4.7.
2.0.0 – 2020-02-02
- New: Allows removal of the “Browse Happy” and “PHP Update Required” widgets in the dashboard to suppress remote API requests.
1.9.1 – 2019-03-11
- Enhancement: Cleanup and compatibility with WordPress 5.1.
1.9.0 – 2018-07-26
- Enhancement: Added Multisite support.
- Enhancement: Allows hiding the Try Gutenberg callout in WordPress 4.9.8.
For older versions see CHANGELOG.md.
