Head-to-head · October 2026
AMP vs Responsive Sidebar
AMP comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Responsive Sidebar.
AMP
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Responsive Sidebar
Makes your sidebar responsive. View demo. The sidebar becomes hidden and opens smoothly.
| Metric | AMP | Responsive Sidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 40.5K | 171 |
| Download trend | -2.2% | +13.2% |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 367 | 14 |
| Health score | 57/100 | 39/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 | WP 5.6.22 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Oct 2015 | Feb 2019 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
AMPResponsive Sidebar
Choose AMP if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 300K+ active sites
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Responsive Sidebar if…
You care most about download trend and rating.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: mobile
FAQ
AMP vs Responsive Sidebar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Which is better, AMP or Responsive Sidebar?
AMP comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Responsive Sidebar. Choose AMP if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Responsive Sidebar if you care most about download trend and rating.
Is AMP more popular than Responsive Sidebar?
AMP is the more popular of the two with 300K+ active installs, compared with 700+ for Responsive Sidebar.
Can I use AMP and Responsive Sidebar together?
Both plugins cover mobile, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are AMP and Responsive Sidebar free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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