OMS Sidebar Widgets
v2.5by Jimmy K. · updated 11 years ago
A WordPress plugin to display image, video, and/or map widgets in the sidebar.
- Rank
- #21,956
- Down95 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,777 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
OMS Sidebar Widgets at a glance
OMS Sidebar Widgets is a WordPress plugin by Jimmy K. with 40+ active installs, the #21,956 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.5 came out on May 25, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 4 plugins tagged “PrettyPhoto”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | OMS Sidebar Widgets |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#21,956 · up 92 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,956 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,861 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,939 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,886 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,913 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,012 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,173 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,239 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,232 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,085 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,101 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,019 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,048 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 19, 2014
- Last updated
- May 25, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about OMS Sidebar Widgets
How many websites use OMS Sidebar Widgets?
OMS Sidebar Widgets is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,956 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has OMS Sidebar Widgets been downloaded?
6,777 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was OMS Sidebar Widgets last updated?
Version 2.5 came out on May 25, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is OMS Sidebar Widgets compatible with the latest WordPress?
OMS Sidebar Widgets’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is OMS Sidebar Widgets still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does OMS Sidebar Widgets have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to OMS Sidebar Widgets?
The plugins most like OMS Sidebar Widgets, by the tags they share, are Image Widget (100K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Jimmy K. |
| First released | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Version | 2.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 25, 2015 |
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