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NOTE   Since Version 2.3 Widgets are part of Wordpress. Most of the Documentation Resources linked from this page are slightly outdated because they mostly do not reflect the changes since then (partially).

Wordpress Widgets (Since Version 2.3)

Since Version 2.3 Widgets are fully integrated into Wordpress. Since that Time the API has slightly changed and is not fully documented any longer. To gather most Basic Information check the Pre Wordpress 2.3 Widgets documentation.

WordPress Widgets API

Pre Wordpress 2.3 Widgets

WordPress Widgets (WPW) is like a plugin, but designed to provide a simple way to arrange the various elements of your sidebar content (known as "widgets") without having to change any code. The Widgets SubPanel explains how to use the various Widgets that come delivered with WordPress, and the Widgets page at Automattic explains how to 'widgetize' themes and plugins.

List of Widgets

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  • 30Boxes - display events on your 30Boxes Calendar. Requires PHP 5.

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  • Quick SMS - allow visitors to send SMS messages to your mobile device

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  • Upcoming Events - displays a list of upcoming events that can be aggregated from many different iCal feeds.
  • On-line users list - show the loggedin users list in WordPress side bar.

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  • Verse of the Day - places the verse of the day (biblegateway.net) in your sidebar
  • Verse-O-Matic - Have a scripture verse appear on your sidebar. Four display settings - random every page load, random daily, show a list by date, or static until you change it.
  • VirtualPlantz Widget - get a virtual plant at http://www.virtualplantz.com/ and add it to your sidebar with the VirtualPlantz widget.

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  • Xiti - Display the Xiti audience logo and give you goods stats on your visitors.
  • XmasB Quotes - Display random quote with or without an image in your sidebar.

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Using Text Widgets

In many cases, the built-in Text Widget can be used to add new abilities to your sidebar. The Widget Plugin allows you to specify how many text widgets you need. Once you have specified the number of text widgets you need, each of those widgets is added to the "Available Widgets" column in the Presentation, Sidebar Widget Administration Panel.

Clicking on the icon on the right side of the widget allows you to enter the widget Options. There you can enter a description or title for that particular widget and also enter (in the large text box) the text or HTML code for the widget.

Here's a list of content known to work via text widgets. Each of these content providers supplies the necessary code for you to copy and paste into your widget to display their content on your blog.

Using RSS Widgets

The built-in RSS Widget can be used to add feeds to your sidebar. The Widget Plugin allows you to specify how many RSS widgets you need. Once you have specified the number of RSS widgets you need, each of those widgets is added to the "Available Widgets" column in the Presentation, Sidebar Widget Administration Panel.

Clicking on the icon on the right side of the widget allows you to enter the URL for the feed, a description of the feed, and how many items from the feed you want displayed.

Here's a sample of RSS feeds you can use in your widgets.

  • Doogate - search options
  • del.icio.us search options
  • Ebay - auction categories
  • Google - search options
  • Monster - career advice
  • MuseStorm - generates code to copy into Widget admin
  • RSStalker.com - Amazon product, wishlist, and category
  • Sabifoo - feeds created from instant messaging accounts at AOL Instant Messenger, Jabber, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Talk.
  • Tecnnorati search options
  • Yahoo - search options

Resources

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