Custom widgets can enhance your site’s functionality and provide additional features. This guide explains how to create and add custom widgets to your WordPress plugin.
- Create a Widget Class:
- Create a new class that extends the
WP_Widget
class. Define widget properties and methods:
- Create a new class that extends the
- Register the Widget:
- Register your custom widget using the
widgets_init
action:
- Register your custom widget using the
- Customize Widget Settings:
- Define the widget settings and form fields by overriding the
form
andupdate
methods in your widget class.
- Define the widget settings and form fields by overriding the
- Test Your Widget:
- Add the widget to a sidebar or widget area and verify that it displays and functions correctly.
By following these steps, you can create and add custom widgets to your WordPress plugin, providing enhanced functionality for your site.