Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Sidebars currently ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #439, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 159 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (149/day).
- The latest release, v3.38, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (15 days ago) — release #34 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #442 |
| 2026-07-31 | #440 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 116 |
| 2026-07-31 | 172 |
| 2026-06-30 | 160 |
| 2026-05-31 | 120 |
| 2026-04-30 | 157 |
| 2026-03-31 | 205 |
| 2026-02-28 | 176 |
| 2026-01-31 | 197 |
| 2025-12-31 | 203 |
| 2025-11-30 | 180 |
| 2025-10-31 | 321 |
| 2025-09-30 | 297 |
| 2025-08-31 | 220 |
| 2025-07-31 | 322 |
| 2025-06-30 | 387 |
| 2025-05-31 | 306 |
| 2025-04-30 | 535 |
| 2025-03-31 | 766 |
| 2025-02-28 | 142 |
| 2025-01-31 | 125 |
| 2024-12-31 | 117 |
| 2024-11-30 | 98 |
| 2024-10-31 | 138 |
| 2024-09-30 | 189 |
| 2024-08-31 | 113 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.38 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2010-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Flexible sidebars for custom classic widget configurations on any page or post. Create custom sidebars with ease!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Sidebars?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Sidebars?
As of August 31, 2026, Custom Sidebars ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #439.
When was Custom Sidebars last updated?
Custom Sidebars was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 3.38). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Sidebars?
Custom Sidebars is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2010.
