Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Genesis Simple Sidebars currently ranks #1932 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1925, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 30 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (28/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.3, shipped on Jun 2, 2026 (136 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1932 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1931 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1940 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1946 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 37 |
| 2026-09-30 | 32 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 31 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 25 |
| 2026-03-31 | 25 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 11 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10 |
| 2025-10-31 | 20 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | StudioPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.3 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-02 |
| Added to directory | 2010-07-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin allows you to create multiple, dynamic widget areas, and assign those widget areas to sidebar locations within the Genesis Framework on a …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Genesis Simple Sidebars?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Genesis Simple Sidebars?
As of October 16, 2026, Genesis Simple Sidebars ranks #1932 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1925.
When was Genesis Simple Sidebars last updated?
Genesis Simple Sidebars was last updated on June 2, 2026 (version 2.2.3). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Genesis Simple Sidebars?
Genesis Simple Sidebars is developed by StudioPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2010.
