What is Widget?
The short answer
A widget is a small self-contained feature placed on a page, like a chat box, map, review feed or booking calendar, often loaded from another company.
Widget, explained
Third-party widgets are convenient and often heavy; load them after the page is ready.
Questions people ask about Widget
What is Widget?
A widget is a small self-contained feature placed on a page, like a chat box, map, review feed or booking calendar, often loaded from another company.
Related terms
Third-party scripts are code loaded from other companies, such as analytics, ads, chat widgets and embeds, and are among the most common causes of slow pages.
PluginA plugin adds a feature to a platform like WordPress or Shopify, such as forms, SEO tools or reviews, without custom code.
Make it popMake it pop usually means the design lacks a focal point: the fix is stronger contrast, one dominant element, bolder type or purposeful motion, not more colours.
Clean and modernClean and modern usually means generous white space, a restrained palette, strong modern type, fewer elements per screen and no dated effects.
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