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Widget Options Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Control component visibility with conditional rendering.

TL;DR

You don't need Widget Options after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Widget Options with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with Widget Options

Widget visibility alternatives

Modern Alternatives

React conditional rendering

Show/hide based on conditions

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Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://react.dev/learn/conditional-rendering

CSS media queries

Responsive visibility

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Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/Media_Queries

Migration Steps

1

Identify widget visibility rules

2

Implement as conditional logic

3

Use CSS for responsive hiding

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this more work than a plugin?
Slightly more initial work but much more flexible and no plugin overhead.

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