Remove Widget Titles
The Remove Widget Titles plugin removes the title from any widget that has a title starting with the "!" character.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 27
- Active installs
- 7k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Nov 2011
- Requires WP
- 2.6.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.8.30
- Downloads
- 62,565
Our analysis
AI-assistedRemove Widget Titles is a WordPress plugin that eliminates the title from any widget that begins with the '!' character. This allows you to keep a title for your own reference in the backend while ensuring it does not appear on the front end of your site.
To use the plugin, simply prefix the widget title with '!' in the Appearance -> Widgets section. It is designed for users who want to manage their widgets more effectively without displaying unnecessary titles on their site.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who want a cleaner front end without unnecessary widget titles.
What it does well
- ✓Removes widget titles from the front end
- ✓Keeps titles in the backend for easy identification
- ✓Lightweight with minimal impact on performance
- ✓No known compatibility issues with other plugins
Where it falls short
- •Not officially supported
- •Limited information on updates or future compatibility
Verdict
Remove Widget Titles offers a straightforward solution for managing widget titles effectively. Its simplicity and minimal performance impact may appeal to users looking for a lightweight option.
From the developer
Stephen Cronin's own description of Remove Widget Titles, lightly tidied.
The Remove Widget Titles plugin removes the title from any widget that has a title starting with the “!” character.
Why Use It?
This allows you to give widgets a title in the backend for convenience – so you can quickly see which widget is which, rather than having to open them to work out what they are for – without having to show the title on the front end.
How To Use (once plugin is installed)
If you have a widget for which you do not want the title to appear on the front end of your site, simply add the “!” character to the start of the widget title (in Appearance -> Widgets).
Compatibility
- This plugin requires WordPress 2.6 or above.
- I am not currently aware of any compatibility issues with any other WordPress plugins.
Similar Plugins
There is another plugin called Hide Widget Title, but that leaves the widget title in the page source and hides it using CSS (adding another http request which slows load time slightly). Remove Widget Titles actually removes the widget title from the HTML. The plugin is only 7 lines of code, so it is extremely light and has minimal impact on performance.
Support
This plugin is officially not supported (due to my time constraints), but if you leave a comment on the plugin’s home page or contact me, I’ll try to help if I can.
Disclaimer
This plugin is released under the GPL licence. I do not accept any responsibility for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may arise from using the plugin or these instructions. This software is provided as is, with absolutely no warranty. Please refer to the full version of the GPL license for more information.
Acknowledgements
This plugin was originally written for QPS Media, who have allowed me to release it to the WordPress community and maintain ownership of the plugin.