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Should I use Common Ninja?

Discover the best apps, extensions, plugins, widgets, and modules for website builders & CMS platforms via the Common Ninja Search Engine. - discover.commoninja.com

Worth it. Buy if you run a small site or store and want affordable no-code widgets that work across any builder. Skip it if you need one best-in-class widget, deep native integrations, or enterprise-grade support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 18 public sources

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support evidence found
  • Security postureNo findings either way in sources

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Paid plans (entry)From $3.19/mo
Shopify Basic$24/mo or $201.60/yr

Best for

  • Small business websites
  • Shopify/Wix store owners
  • Agencies managing client sites
  • No-code builders

Not for

  • Buyers wanting one best-in-class widget — dedicated tools win
  • Enterprises needing SLAs, SSO, or security audits
  • Framer users wanting pixel-perfect native galleries
  • Teams that can't tolerate third-party embed scripts

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Shopify Basic is $24/month; the $3.19 entry price varies by platform and widget

medium

Free widgets push upgrades for customization; check feature gates per plan

low

Guess: widgets embed as third-party scripts — expect page dependencies and rebuild pain if you switch

low

G2 signal is thin: 3.7/5 from 6 reviews vs Trustpilot's 166

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 200+ no-code widgets: reviews, feeds, forms, popups, booking
  • Works across Wix, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, Duda, Squarespace
  • Free to start; paid plans from $3.19/month
  • Powers 500,000+ business websites
  • Webflow listing: easy, mobile-friendly, no coding knowledge

Cons

  • G2 seller rating just 3.7/5, from only 6 reviews
  • Shopify Basic plan costs $24/month ($201.60/year)
  • Users hunt alternatives for specific widgets like Framer galleries
  • Customization and usability gated behind plan upgrades

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/06/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x5news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free tier; plans from $3.19/mo
  • Ease of use: 5/5. No-code, no coding knowledge needed
  • Feature depth: 4/5. 200+ widgets, breadth over depth
  • Support quality. No direct support evidence found
  • Security posture. No findings either way in sources
  • 4/5 Trustpilot rating 166 reviews
  • $3.19/mo Starting price SourceForge listed starting price
  • Yes Free tier Free to use, paid upgrades
  • 500,000+ Business sites using widgets Countdown widget alone, per Jotform

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Basic widgets on any site

Paid plans (entry)

From $3.19/mo

  • Enhanced customization
  • Plan-based feature gates

Shopify Basic

$24/mo or $201.60/yr

  • All 200+ widgets
  • One shared dashboard

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users praise the breadth and ease of the no-code widgets — Trustpilot is strong (4/5, 166 reviews) while G2 is weaker and thin (3.7/5, 6 reviews).

“Common Ninja's breadth of plugins fulfills a variety of use cases and provides tremendous value to no-code web”
Trustpilot review
“The widgets are easy to use, require no coding knowledge, mobile friendly and come”
Webflow App Store listing
“Overall Verdict: 4.7/5 this platform a reliable (and dare I say fun) choice for website widgets for”
Reddit, r/ReviewJunkies
Full analysis

Based on 18 public sources

Cheap no-code widget catalog: 200+ embeds across every builder. Great for small sites; dedicated tools beat single widgets.

Methodology

Based on 18 public sources

Sources

  1. Common Ninja: 200+ No-Code Widgets for Any Websitecommoninja.com
    official
  2. Common Ninja Reviews | Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  3. Common Ninja Products | G2 Seller Reviewsg2.com
    review
  4. Common Ninja Reviews in 2026 | SourceForgesourceforge.net
    review
  5. Common Ninja All-in-One | Shopify App Storeapps.shopify.com
    official
  6. Common Ninja - Wix App Marketwix.com
    official
  7. Common Ninja All-in-One Widget Suite | Webflow Appswebflow.com
    official
  8. Common Ninja Reviewed | Reddit r/ReviewJunkiesreddit.com
    review
  9. Best countdown widgets | Jotform Blogjotform.com
    news
  10. I Tested 7 Common Ninja Alternatives | WiserNotifywisernotify.com
    news
  11. Choosing a Plan at Common Ninja | Help Centerhelp.commoninja.com
    official
  12. Framer grid gallery alternative | Reddit r/framerreddit.com
    review

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