In this chapter, we will study about Widget Management. Widgets are small blocks that perform specific functions. These give design and structure control to the WordPress theme. Some specific features of a widget are −

• They help you add content and features.
• They can be easily dragged and dropped in widget area.
• They vary from theme to theme. They are not same for every theme.

Step (1) − Click on Appearance → Widgets.

Step (2) − The following screen showing available widgets appear.

The following functions appear on the page −

• Available Widgets − You can use these to add into your sidebar main.

• Inactive Sidebar (not used) − These are not used and can be removed permanently from the widget list.

• Inactive Widgets − Removes the widgets from sidebar but keep it in the settings.

• Sidebar Main − Any widget you add here will appear on your site.

• Manage in Customizer − Takes you back to customization page.

Step (3) − Drag and drop in the Sidebar Main. Any widget you add here, shows up on your site.