Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#42242
Peak #36744
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.3K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 19
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Arbitrary Sidebars currently ranks #42242 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #36744, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Sep 24, 2012 (5,066 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | chrisguitarguy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2012-09-24 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add widget areas through an admin page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arbitrary Sidebars a free plugin?
Yes — Arbitrary Sidebars is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Arbitrary Sidebars?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Arbitrary Sidebars?
As of August 8, 2026, Arbitrary Sidebars ranks #42242 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #36744.
When was Arbitrary Sidebars last updated?
Arbitrary Sidebars was last updated on September 24, 2012 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Arbitrary Sidebars?
Arbitrary Sidebars is developed by chrisguitarguy. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
