Again and again the (justified) question arises: "What is the difference between Exposer and the WidgetsBox"? In this article I would like to show you the differences and also explain why both exist and why both have their right to exist.
The obvious - Feature comparison
| Feature | Exposer | WidgetsBox |
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| Layouts / Widgets |
- Grid
- Slideshow
- List
- Simple List
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- Grid
- Slideshow
- List
- Accordion
- Switcher
- Slider
- ...more will follow
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| Modal Support |
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| Display Customfields |
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| Customfield Customizations |
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| Use Customfield as Media |
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| Sort by Customfield |
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| Filter by Customfield |
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| Filter by Dynamic CF Condition |
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| Filter by Date |
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| Filter by Author |
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| Filter by Tags |
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| Core Sources |
- Joomla! Articles
- Joomla! Contacts
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| J4 compatibility |
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| Mobile First |
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| Target Audience |
Specific user scenarios |
Mass product |
| Ease of use (User rated) |
5 of 10 |
8 of 10 |
In the future, more interesting widgets will follow for the WidgetsBox that will go a step further and open up new possibilities. Exposer will of course also be further developed but with a view to expand the existing layouts & features. In general you can say: Exposer is cheaper, more flexible but also more demanding concerning your know how - You can get the maximum out of Exposer by your own customziations. WidgetsBox is for the masses - you just want to add a widget to your site and don't need the full dynamic integration - then WidgetsBox is the right tool for you.
Did you know?
- WidgetsBox 1.2 including the new Switcher-Widget has just been released (J4 Update will follow soon). Check out the latest changelog to learn more!
- WidgetsBox is currently still available with discount! Get WidgetsBox for Joomla! 20% off with discount code advantage. (The voucher code may no longer be valid if you read this article at a later date).
