Tag Cloud Widget

The TagTag Tag is one of the pre-defined taxonomies in WordPress. Users can add tags to their WordPress posts along with categories. However, while a category may cover a broad range of topics, tags are smaller in scope and focused to specific topics. Think of them as keywords used for topics discussed in a particular post. Cloud WidgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. shows a list of all the tags you’ve assigned to your posts. The most common tags will be displayed in the largest font size.

This widget is helpful because it gives your readers an at-a-glance view of your favorite subjects, and lets them know what topics you write about most frequently.

The Tag Cloud Widget will display up to 45 of your most popular tags.

Here’s an example of what the widget looks like:

Note: Only tags that are attached to posts will be displayed in the widget.

Once you add the widget to your sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. from Appearance -> Widgets, you can set the title that will display above the tag cloud. Eventually you’ll see that the widget settings look like this:

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