Active installs
80K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#538
Peak #538
Downloads / day
93
prev 126
Downloads (7d)
743
All-time downloads
1.1M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Sidebar Manager currently ranks #538 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 102 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Dec 1, 2025 (250 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | Brainstorm Force |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-01 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Create new sidebar areas and display them conditionally on certain pages. Works with all themes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sidebar Manager a free plugin?
Yes — Sidebar Manager is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Sidebar Manager?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Sidebar Manager?
As of August 8, 2026, Sidebar Manager ranks #538 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Sidebar Manager last updated?
Sidebar Manager was last updated on December 1, 2025 (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.
