Categories: WordPress
WordPress Widgets add content and features to your Sidebars. Examples are the default widgets that come with WordPress; for post categories, tag clouds, navigation, search, etc. Plugins will often add their own widgets.
Widgets were originally designed to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress Theme to the user, which is now available on properly “widgetized” WordPress Themes to include the header, footer, and elsewhere in the WordPress design and structure.
CM Answers includes several widgets which can be customised to show recent questions, contributors list and more
Definition of "Widget" by Chat GPT: A widget is a small application or component that can be embedded within a website or software interface to provide specific functionality or information. Widgets are often customizable and can perform various tasks, such as displaying the weather, news updates, or social media feeds. They are commonly used to enhance user experience and provide quick access to relevant content.
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