Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pretty Sidebar Categories currently ranks #19166 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18013, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Oct 20, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #19166 |
| 2026-09-30 | #18174 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18210 |
| 2026-07-31 | #18192 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | GrandSlambert |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-20 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Show posts from any taxonomy in a sidebar or Elementor, with images, excerpts, and style controls.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pretty Sidebar Categories?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Pretty Sidebar Categories?
As of October 29, 2026, Pretty Sidebar Categories ranks #19166 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18013.
When was Pretty Sidebar Categories last updated?
Pretty Sidebar Categories was last updated on October 20, 2026 (version 1.3.0). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Pretty Sidebar Categories?
Pretty Sidebar Categories is developed by GrandSlambert. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
