Widget Instance

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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 A wysiwyg editor button for selecting available widgets, A shortcode [widget_instance id=”[widget_id]”], A theme action do_action(‘widget_instance’, [widget_id]) and finally 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]’);