# ACF: Sidebar Selector

> ACF: Sidebar Selector has 800+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 7 reviews and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ACF: Sidebar Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Allows the selection of a registered WordPress sidebar. Also allows for null values if needed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 13,673
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+16% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/acf-sidebar-selector-field/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | #53 | 359 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | #39 | 318 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #46 | 490 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,671 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-font-awesome/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Table Field Add-on for ACF and SCF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-table-field/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (59) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-gravityforms-add-on/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (14) | Dec 2, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Image Aspect Ratio Crop Field for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-image-aspect-ratio-crop/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (26) | Oct 16, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACF: Sidebar Selector free?
Yes. ACF: Sidebar Selector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ACF: Sidebar Selector safe to use in 2026?
ACF: Sidebar Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ACF: Sidebar Selector?
ACF: Sidebar Selector is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,673 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ACF: Sidebar Selector work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF: Sidebar Selector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ACF: Sidebar Selector last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on April 22, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes ACF: Sidebar Selector?
ACF: Sidebar Selector is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

### What are the best alternatives to ACF: Sidebar Selector?
The most popular alternatives to ACF: Sidebar Selector are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).


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