Widgets work wonders to improve WordPress websites. One reason the WordPress platform is incredibly popular is the hundreds of plugins and new widgets to optimize website performance. Empower any WordPress website with the right widget. Our favorites are easy to use, improve offerings, and optimize the user experience.

 

Yoast SEO

The granddaddy of search engine optimization, Yoast SEO is an incredibly powerful but simple plugin that anyone can understand how to use. From color-coded bullets (red is bad, green is good), to very specific directions, even the most novice at SEO improve their efforts by installing this widget and following its instructions on every single web page.

Google Analytics

If you're going to run a website you need Google Analytics. The simple widget gives you a couple different dashboards to pick from and will very quickly allow you to see how your website is performing every time you log into the admin. Skip logging into a separate Google Analytics tool.

IDX Press

Embed live real estate listings from the IDX using this plugin. Allowing website visitors to search for and view listing details is an essential real estate agent tool. You must have a dsIDXpress account in order to use the plugin.

Responsive Mortgage Calculator

Ideal for the residential real estate agent, this popular installed widget matches any theme and user device. Let web site visitors calculate their mortgage payments without having to leave your website. Adjust the settings to match your branding.

Ninja Forms

Ninja Forms is a free widget that allows users to create sign-up forms by dragging and dropping from Ninja’s preprogrammed fields or create custom field templates. The intuitive user interface has no limitations on the number of submissions, fields, or actions.

WP-Property

Use WP-Property for property and real estate management. Create a directory of rental properties and listings. Allow users to specify search criteria and sort results with a single click. The widget includes premium features and available add ons.

MailChimp for WordPress

MailChimp users will appreciate adding this widget to control their subscribers. Design attractive, mobile-optimized opt-in forms or integrate with other forms on your website such as contacts and comments. It syncs with your MailChimp account and additional widgets like NinjaForms, BuddyPress, and WordPress Comment Form.

Constant Contact Forms

The official Constant Contact plug-in helps its users capture visitor information on the WordPress website. The widget customizes forms with the date of fields that work for you. The plugin is available even if you don't have a Constant Contact account. If you do have an account, entries will sync to the email list of your choosing.

Email Subscribers & Newsletters

This widget helps users collect leads, create and send newsletters, notify subscribers about a new blog post, and more in one easy-to-use interface. Configuration is easy and you can import or export subscriber emails. Over 80,000 people have downloaded this subscription plugin.

AddThis

Have website visitors share your content on the most popular social networks by installing the Add This widget. Choose to display share buttons on any WordPress page or post. Decide where to position the buttons and choose from several styles.

Simple Social Icons

Another customizable widget to encourage social sharing, Simple Social Icons allows you to customize the color and size of the icon. Select where they align on your WordPress page. The widget is quickly and easily customizable.

WPtouch

Optimize your website for mobile display with this recommended Google widget. WPtouch automates creating elegant mobile theme for smartphone visitors and makes sure your SEO rankings stay high. By using this widget there's no need to modify any website code.