User role sidebar menu
v0.0.2by achyuth401 · updated 8 years ago
Manage custom Sidebar menus based on logged-in user.
- Rank
- #21,484
- Down129 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 4,974 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User role sidebar menu at a glance
User role sidebar menu is a WordPress plugin by achyuth401 with 40+ active installs, the #21,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 11 plugins tagged “sidebar menu”, it ranks #9. 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 stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User role sidebar menu |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -9.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,484 · down 226 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,484 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,355 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,276 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,330 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,268 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,230 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,253 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,297 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,258 |
Growth %
Average -0.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.84% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21297 → #21268
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User role sidebar menu
How many websites use User role sidebar menu?
User role sidebar menu 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 #21,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User role sidebar menu been downloaded?
4,974 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was User role sidebar menu last updated?
Version 0.0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is User role sidebar menu compatible with the latest WordPress?
User role sidebar menu’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 User role sidebar menu still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User role sidebar menu have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to User role sidebar menu?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | achyuth401 |
| First released | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Version | 0.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
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