Widget Instance

Widgets are normally displayed as part of a sidebar using the dynamic_sidebar() function. There is the_widget function for static widgets, but there is no equivalent for specific widgets configured in the Appearance > Widgets area.

The Widget Instance plugin allows WordPress users of all abilities to display these widgets outside of the sidebars they have been assigned to.

Features

1. A wysiwyg editor button for selecting available widgets,
2. A shortcode [widget_instance id=”[widget_id]”],
3. A theme action do_action(‘widget_instance’, [widget_id]) and finally
4. Utility functions for developers get_widget_instance and widget_instance

Usage

• [widget_instance id=”[widget_id]”]
• do_action(‘widget_instance’, ‘[widget_id]’);
• the_widget_instance(‘[widget_id]’);
• get_the_widget_instance(‘[widget_id]’);