# Easy Sidebar Menu Widget vs Sidebar Menu Widget

> Easy Sidebar Menu Widget vs Sidebar Menu Widget compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Easy Sidebar Menu Widget comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Sidebar Menu Widget.

**Easy Sidebar Menu Widget comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Sidebar Menu Widget.** Choose Easy Sidebar Menu Widget if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Easy Sidebar Menu Widget | Sidebar Menu Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 2K+ ✅ | 200+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 258 ✅ | 144 |
| Download trend | +52.7% ✅ | +42.6% |
| Rating | 4.8/5 ✅ | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 141 ✅ | 9 |
| Health score | 44/100 ✅ | 36/100 |
| Last updated | 9 years ago ✅ | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.7.38 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Oct 2016 | May 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Easy Sidebar Menu Widget or Sidebar Menu Widget?
Easy Sidebar Menu Widget comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Sidebar Menu Widget. Choose Easy Sidebar Menu Widget if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Easy Sidebar Menu Widget more popular than Sidebar Menu Widget?
Easy Sidebar Menu Widget is the more popular of the two with 2K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for Sidebar Menu Widget.

### Can I use Easy Sidebar Menu Widget and Sidebar Menu Widget together?
Both plugins cover sidebar menu and sidebar menu widget, 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 Easy Sidebar Menu Widget and Sidebar Menu Widget 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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