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Fixed Widget Area
This plugin freezes the admin 'sidebar widget area' while scrolling. This helps admin to drag any widget to the respective place easily.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 6
- Active installs
- 80+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2021
- Added
- Jan 2015
- Requires WP
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- WP 5.7.17
- Downloads
- 15,086
Our analysis
AI-assistedFixed Widget Area is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance the admin sidebar widget area by keeping it fixed while scrolling. This allows you to drag and drop widgets without needing to scroll back and forth, improving the efficiency of widget management.
The plugin automatically adjusts its functionality based on the height of the sidebar widget area. If the area exceeds the window height, it allows scrolling to access the bottom sections, making it easier to add widgets as needed.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress administrators who frequently manage widgets in the sidebar.
What it does well
- ✓Keeps admin sidebar widget area fixed while scrolling
- ✓Facilitates easy dragging and dropping of widgets
- ✓Adjusts functionality based on sidebar height
- ✓Simple to activate
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Directory score indicates potential performance issues
Verdict
Fixed Widget Area provides a straightforward solution for improving widget management in the WordPress admin area, though its directory score suggests it may have some limitations.
From the developer
AppJetty's own description of Fixed Widget Area, lightly tidied.
- This plugin fixes admin sidebar widget area while scrolling.so admin can drag widget easily to respective area without moving up and down.
- If sidebar widget area height increases window height,then fixed property of widget area get removed and it allows now to scroll and add widgets in bottom area.
- It freezes the right side widget area for easy installation of dragged widgets.
- It is easy to activate this widget.
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