Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SMK Sidebar Generator currently ranks #1763 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1723, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1% versus the month before (36/day).
- The latest release, v3.6.0, shipped on Feb 17, 2026 (242 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1763 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1740 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1740 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1732 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 31 |
| 2026-09-30 | 35 |
| 2026-08-31 | 41 |
| 2026-07-31 | 36 |
| 2026-06-30 | 42 |
| 2026-05-31 | 32 |
| 2026-04-30 | 32 |
| 2026-03-31 | 46 |
| 2026-02-28 | 71 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andrei Surdu |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.6.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-17 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create unlimited custom sidebars and widget areas. Display different sidebars on specific pages, posts, or custom post types with conditional logic.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SMK Sidebar Generator?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is SMK Sidebar Generator?
As of October 17, 2026, SMK Sidebar Generator ranks #1763 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1723.
When was SMK Sidebar Generator last updated?
SMK Sidebar Generator was last updated on February 17, 2026 (version 3.6.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes SMK Sidebar Generator?
SMK Sidebar Generator is developed by Andrei Surdu. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
