Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor
v1.3.0by Toast Plugins · updated 1 month ago
An intuitive solution to make the default WordPress Gutenberg sidebar resizable.
- Rank
- #3,852
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,480
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 42.5K
- 42,484 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor at a glance
Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor is a WordPress plugin by Toast Plugins with 3K+ active installs, the #3,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 64 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 14, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “preferences”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 78 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 89 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,478 · +0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,478 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,478 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,479 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,488 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,455 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,451 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,449 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,462 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,451 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,450 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,455 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,456 |
Rank over time
#3,852 · up 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,852 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,855 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,851 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,846 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,840 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,865 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,861 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,868 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,867 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,870 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,876 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,874 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,877 |
Growth %
Average +0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.95% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3876 → #3846
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.384%
- v1.016%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 27, 2021
- Last updated
- Sep 14, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor
How many websites use Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor?
Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor been downloaded?
42,484 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 64 times. See download stats
When was Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 14, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor. See its security record
Is Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor have?
4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor?
The plugins most like Resizable Sidebar for the Gutenberg Block Editor, by the tags they share, are SeeMax Resizable Editor Sidebar (100+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,480 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 42.5K |
| Author | Toast Plugins |
| First released | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 |
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