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Widget Builder uses native WordPress editing interface to provide a unique tool to build custom widgets for your site(s).
Widget Builder is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create custom widgets using the native WordPress editing interface. It provides options to add titles, descriptions, images, and customise 'Read More' link text. The plugin also supports the creation of admin dashboard widgets and offers template overrides for more advanced customisation.
This plugin is suitable for users looking to enhance their WordPress site with tailored widgets. It is designed for those who want flexibility in widget creation without needing extensive coding knowledge.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who want to create custom widgets easily.
What it does well
Where it falls short
Widget Builder offers a straightforward way to create custom widgets, but its age and limited support may be a concern for some users.
Modern Tribe, Inc.'s own description of Widget Builder, lightly tidied.
Widget Builder uses native WordPress editing interface to provide a unique tool to build custom widgets for your site(s).
Tested on PHP 5.2.17, 5.3.14 & 5.4.4 and WP 3.3 & 3.4.
This plugin is actively supported and we will do our best to help you. In return we simply as 3 things:
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Select ‘Available As Dashboard Widget’ in the widget editor to enable a widget as a dashboard widget. If you do not want this widget showing in the available widgets list for sidebar placement, select ‘Disable Sidebar Widget’.
The built in template can be overridden by files within your template.
The Widget Builder comes with a default template for the widget output. If you would like to alter the widget display code, create a new folder called “tribe_widget_builder” in your template directory and copy over the “views/widget.php” file.
Edit the new file to your hearts content. Please do not edit the one in the plugin folder as that will cause conflicts when you update the plugin to the latest release.
Alternatively you can point to a path of your choosing using the filter ‘tribe_widget_builder_widget.php’.
Filter your query arguments or get_posts altogether for granular fine tuning your listing of widgets or in the case of MU install restricting the builder to one site.
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