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Sidebar Shortcode

v1.0.0

by thinkerwebdesign · updated 4 years ago

Add sidebars to WordPress posts and pages using shortcodes with a sidebar Name or ID.

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Rank
#6,193
Down17 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,350
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
9.5K
9,499 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +27.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~53d

Sidebar Shortcode at a glance

Sidebar Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by thinkerwebdesign with 1K+ active installs, the #6,193 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 8, 2021, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. It leads the 16 plugins tagged “widget area”. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

228 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Sidebar Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.51015Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateSidebar Shortcode
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202615
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 202611
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,347 · -7.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.4K1.4K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,347
Nov 8, 20261,354
Nov 7, 20261,355
Nov 5, 20261,354
Nov 4, 20261,358
Nov 3, 20261,354
Nov 2, 20261,353
Nov 1, 20261,353
Oct 31, 20261,355
Oct 30, 20261,363
Oct 29, 20261,360
Oct 28, 20261,368
Oct 27, 20261,448

Rank over time

#6,193 · down 43 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.2K#6.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,193
Nov 8, 2026#6,176
Nov 7, 2026#6,172
Nov 6, 2026#6,173
Nov 5, 2026#6,175
Nov 4, 2026#6,168
Nov 3, 2026#6,172
Nov 2, 2026#6,178
Nov 1, 2026#6,181
Oct 31, 2026#6,174
Oct 30, 2026#6,152
Oct 29, 2026#6,174
Oct 28, 2026#6,157
Oct 27, 2026#6,150

Growth %

Average -0.55% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.52%
Nov 8, 2026-0.07%
Nov 7, 2026+0.04%
Nov 5, 2026-0.29%
Nov 4, 2026+0.29%
Nov 3, 2026+0.07%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.15%
Oct 31, 2026-0.59%
Oct 30, 2026+0.22%
Oct 29, 2026-0.58%
Oct 28, 2026-5.53%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6157 → #6175
    • Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
3.4
Tested up to
5.8.19
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 4, 2018
Last updated
Dec 8, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Sidebar Shortcode

How many websites use Sidebar Shortcode?

Sidebar Shortcode is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,193 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Sidebar Shortcode been downloaded?

9,499 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Sidebar Shortcode last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 8, 2021 (4 years ago). See every release

Is Sidebar Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Sidebar Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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.

Does Sidebar Shortcode have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Sidebar Shortcode. See its security record

Is Sidebar Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Sidebar Shortcode have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Sidebar Shortcode?

The plugins most like Sidebar Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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Sidebar Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 1,350
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads9.5K
Authorthinkerwebdesign
First releasedMar 4, 2018
Version1.0.0
Requires WP3.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 8, 2021

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