List of Some Useful Widgets

Here is the list of 4 top and useful widgets, let’s explore them and their features:

Google Map Widget: Google Map Widget helps to get a map on the website, for instance, when a user clicks on the map widget, a larger map opens in a popup, and it is very simple and easy to use the widget.
Astra Widget: Astra Widget is nothing but a pack of widgets, It allows us to easily add business locations, social profile links, and an icon list on the sidebar.
Simple Social Icon: This widget enables us to add social icons to our sidebars, we can choose which of our social networks to link to and then add our profile URLs.
Social Media count widget: As the name of the widget states that it keeps the count of subscribers we have on our social media, This means it will show how many subscribers we have on YouTube, how many followers we have on Instagram, Twitter Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

Widget Installation: In WordPress, go to the Appearance section and then to the widget section. After clicking on the widget, you can see all the ‘widgets‘ on the left side and the area where you need to add a ‘widget’ on the right side. So, you can drag your widget from the left side and drop it to the area on the right side to add that widget to that area. Please refer to What is Widgets in WordPress? article to see a detailed step-by-step procedure.

Difference between Plugin and Widget in WordPress

In the ever-evolving world of web technology, optimizing your website’s efficiency is crucial for engaging user experiences. Two indispensable tools in the WordPress toolkit are plugins and widgets, each serving distinct roles in enhancing functionality and appearance.

With over 58,000 plugins available in the WordPress plugin directory as of 2022, they empower users to add extra features seamlessly. Imagine your website without a video plugin – the browser might struggle to play videos.

On the other hand, widgets are the aesthetic touchpoints that grace your site, adding features like pull-down menus, buttons, and icons. Now, let’s delve into the specifics of these essential WordPress tools, exploring their installation processes and, most importantly, understanding the key differences between Plugins and Widget in WordPress.

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