Widgets in WordPress
Widgets are one of the many features of WordPress. If we want to edit site content, we use the editor and metaboxes, then in order to change content of sidebar or footer, we just need widgets.
In fact, widgets can be added anywhere on the site, but it depends on WordPress theme that you are using and number of registered sidebars in it. Some themes do not support widgets.
How to add widget to sidebar
Widgets management occurs in admin panel Appearance ->Widgets
- Go to blog console Appearance → Widgets.
- There you will find list of all available for adding widgets.
- Click on desired widget using left mouse button and drag it to sidebar.
- In order to place widgets in desired order, drag them with mouse to necessary place.
How to make widget inactive
- Go to blog console Appearance → Widgets.
- In sidebar you will see list of widgets which is displayed in it.
- Click on widget using left mouse button and drag it to Inactive widgets.
How to delete widget
- Go to blog admin panel Appearance → Widgets.
- In sidebar, click on widget you want to delete.
- Click Delete.