Description

The Widget Dock addon creates custom widget areas in Kadence, allowing the insertion of widget groups anywhere in the content via shortcode. Designed for sites that need widgets in locations not covered by the theme’s default sidebars, the component groups reusable blocks of banners, lists, contact forms, and any other element that needs to appear on multiple pages without manually duplicating the code.

Main Features

  • Custom widget areas
    Creates additional sidebars beyond those registered by the active theme.
  • Positioning via shortcode
    Inserts any widget area into posts, pages, or builder templates.
  • Block reuse
    Allows the same area to appear in multiple locations without duplicating settings.
  • Compatibility with native widgets
    Supports WordPress widgets and widgets registered by other installed plugins.
  • Centralized management panel
    Creates, edits, and organizes areas via the WordPress appearance menu.

Benefits of Widget Dock

  • Flexible layout beyond the sidebar
    Positions widgets in locations the theme alone doesn’t allow by default.
  • Simplified maintenance
    Edits a single widget area and updates all pages where it appears.
  • Development time savings
    Eliminates custom code or hooks in functions.php to register new sidebars.
  • Visual consistency across pages
    Keeps the same content block coherent throughout the site.

Who Is It For?

  • WordPress designers and developers who need widget areas outside the default sidebars.
  • Site owners who reuse blocks like banners, CTAs, and forms on multiple pages.
  • Kadence ecosystem users who want to expand the theme’s widget areas without editing code.

Practical component for those working with Kadence who face limitations in the theme’s default widget areas, Widget Dock organizes reusable blocks in a single panel and enables positioning via shortcode anywhere in the content. Useful for institutional sites, portals with multiple landings, or stores needing consistent banners and calls to action on distinct pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kadence Widget Dock GPL-licensed?

Yes. Kadence Widget Dock is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Kadence Widget Dock on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Kadence Widget Dock on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Kadence Widget Dock cost at Ultrapack?

Kadence Widget Dock costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Kadence Widget Dock include updates?

Yes. The current version of Kadence Widget Dock is 1.0.6, published at Ultrapack on Jan 20, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Kadence Widget Dock scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Kadence Widget Dock goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.