Justin Tadlock

X3P0 Legacy Widget enables the core WordPress Legacy Widget block for the WordPress block editor. It is meant to be used alongside a block-based theme, such as Twenty Twenty-Two, so that users can embed classic widgets into their sites via the site editor (Appearance > Editor).
This plugin is mostly useful when working with third-party plugins that register custom widgets that have yet to be ported to the block system. This is meant to be a temporary fix, at least until developers update their plugins to support the block system. Please talk to your plugin developers and find out whether they have plans to do so in the long term. If not, you should look for alternative plugins that create block versions of the features you need. This plugin is meant as a transitioning tool, not something to rely on forever.
Note #1: The Legacy Widget block is a core WordPress (Gutenberg) block and not created by this plugin. For known issues or tickets related to the block itself, see the <a href="https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/labels/%5BBlock%5D%20Legacy%20Widget" rel="nofollow ugc">Legacy Widget label</a> in the Gutenberg project repository.
Note #2: Widget options do not appear when used with the post/page editor. However, widget options are available via the site editor (Appearance > Editor). When used in a post/page, this means that users are stuck with whatever the widget’s default options are.
Note #3: Not all third-party widgets from plugins/themes will work in the editor. This is more likely an issue with those that use custom JavaScript. Please encourage plugin authors to migrate their plugins to custom block types.

X3P0 Legacy Widget

Enables the WordPress Legacy Widget block for block-based themes.

peregrinethemes

Hester Core is the optional companion plugin for themes by <a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/author/peregrinethemes/" rel="ugc">Peregrine Themes</a>. It extends functionality and unlocks additional features for supported themes.
With Hester Core, you can:
<ul>
<li>Add exclusive widgets and modules.</li>
<li>Access advanced Customizer options.</li>
<li>Use additional Elementor widgets.</li>
<li>Import pre-built demos.</li>
</ul>
Hester Core makes it easy to set up your website quickly, customize layouts, and create a professional design — without touching any code.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-click demo import for Peregrine Themes.</li>
<li>Custom widgets and sections for the WordPress Customizer.</li>
<li>Extended design and layout settings.</li>
<li>Exclusive Elementor widgets for dynamic content.</li>
<li>Seamless compatibility with Gutenberg and major page builders.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Elementor Widgets</h3>
<ul>
<li>Animated Heading – Heading with animated text effects.</li>
<li>Contact Form 7 – Style Contact Form 7 forms.</li>
<li>Flip Box – Animated box with front/back content.</li>
<li>Off Canvas – Trigger and display an off-canvas panel.</li>
<li>Posts – Blog posts grid/feed widget.</li>
<li>Pricing – Pricing table widget.</li>
<li>Ajax Search – Live search for products, posts, or pages.</li>
<li>Slides – Hero/content slider with slide options.</li>
<li>Tabs – Content tabs with WooCommerce shortcode support.</li>
<li>Woo – Add To Cart – Add to cart button for selected product.</li>
<li>Woo – Categories – WooCommerce categories grid.</li>
<li>Woo – Products – WooCommerce products grid.</li>
<li>Woo – Carousel – WooCommerce products carousel.</li>
</ul>

Hester Core

The official companion plugin for Peregrine Themes. Adds widgets, customization options, Elementor widgets, and demo import features.

X3P0 Legacy Widget vs Hester Core