Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Content Aware Sidebars currently ranks #1004 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #994, first reached on Aug 20, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 75 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (73/day).
- The latest release, v3.21.3, shipped on Dec 9, 2025 (312 days ago) — release #56 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1004 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1002 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1001 |
| 2026-07-30 | #1000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 58 |
| 2026-09-30 | 74 |
| 2026-08-31 | 82 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Joachim Jensen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.21.3 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-09 |
| Added to directory | 2011-08-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Display new sidebars on any post, page, category etc. Works with Classic Widgets, Block Widgets, and all themes!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Content Aware Sidebars?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Content Aware Sidebars?
As of October 17, 2026, Content Aware Sidebars ranks #1004 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #994.
When was Content Aware Sidebars last updated?
Content Aware Sidebars was last updated on December 9, 2025 (version 3.21.3). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes Content Aware Sidebars?
Content Aware Sidebars is developed by Joachim Jensen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.
