Jquery Widget vs Jquery Plugin, Differences, When to use which?

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What are the main differences between a Jquery Widget and a Jquery Plugin.

Mainly:

What purposes do they serve
Is one better than another or do they both have their place in the jquery world
What is an example where I would want to use one over another
What is an example if any where either would be a fine solution
What is an example of a widely used widget and a widely used plugin

From Googling, it appears like "widgets" are something you use in conjunction with jQuery UI and plugins are used with jQuery. — Sparky
– Sparky, Commented Oct 20, 2011 at 1:30

Greg Pettit · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-20 01:58:32Z

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I've never heard of a jQuery widget. I imagine some people might use the term to describe a... widget... that has been made with jQuery. Certainly there are widgets in jQuery UI, for example. It's an odd question.

A widget is a widget (always includes a visual element, sometimes includes reusable functionality), and can be a subset of a plugin or a plugin in and of itself.

A plugin extends jQuery directly and may or may not have a visual component.

edited Oct 20, 2011 at 1:58

answered Oct 20, 2011 at 1:32

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shohan · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-15 09:24:44Z

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Difference between jQuery Widget and plugin is state.

please see details on it here

answered Jul 15, 2020 at 9:24

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