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.