Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Sidebar Manager currently ranks #548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #538, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 105 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (97/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Aug 24, 2026 (69 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | #548 |
| 2026-10-31 | #548 |
| 2026-09-30 | #542 |
| 2026-08-31 | #542 |
| 2026-07-31 | #540 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | 80,000 |
| 2026-10-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 99 |
| 2026-09-30 | 109 |
| 2026-08-31 | 133 |
| 2026-07-31 | 95 |
| 2026-06-30 | 114 |
| 2026-05-31 | 80 |
| 2026-04-30 | 122 |
| 2026-03-31 | 121 |
| 2026-02-28 | 109 |
| 2026-01-31 | 99 |
| 2025-12-31 | 104 |
| 2025-11-30 | 119 |
| 2025-10-31 | 165 |
| 2025-09-30 | 196 |
| 2025-08-31 | 145 |
| 2025-07-31 | 204 |
| 2025-06-30 | 294 |
| 2025-05-31 | 214 |
| 2025-04-30 | 473 |
| 2025-03-31 | 110 |
| 2025-02-28 | 123 |
| 2025-01-31 | 115 |
| 2024-12-31 | 113 |
| 2024-11-30 | 116 |
| 2024-10-31 | 117 |
| 2024-09-30 | 161 |
| 2024-08-31 | 119 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Brainstorm Force |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create new sidebar areas and display them conditionally on certain pages. Works with all themes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Sidebar Manager?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Sidebar Manager?
As of November 1, 2026, Sidebar Manager ranks #548 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #538.
When was Sidebar Manager last updated?
Sidebar Manager was last updated on August 24, 2026 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Sidebar Manager?
Sidebar Manager is developed by Brainstorm Force. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
