ACF: Sidebar Selector
Allows the selection of a registered WordPress sidebar. Also allows for null values if needed.
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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.
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ACF: Sidebar Selector stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| custom fields | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 7 reviews
About ACF: Sidebar Selector
From the official readme · v3.0.0Description
Allows the selection of a registered WordPress sidebar. Also allows for null values if needed.
ACF Compatibility
This ACF field type is compatible with both ACF 4 and ACF 5.
Thanks
- Advanced Custom Fields for the awesome base plugin.
- Buditanrim for the plugin’s icon
Installation
Automatic Installation
Installing this plugin automatically is the easiest option. You can install the plugin automatically by going to the plugins section in WordPress and clicking Add New. Type “ACF Sidebar Selector” in the search bar and install the plugin by clicking the Install Now button.
Manual Installation
- Copy the
acf-sidebar-selector-fieldfolder into yourwp-content/pluginsfolder - Activate the Sidebar Selector plugin via the plugins admin page
- Create a new field via ACF and select the Role Selector type
- Please refer to the description for more info regarding the field type settings
Changelog
3.0.0
- Updated for WordPress 4.2
- Fixed a bug where sidebars wouldn’t show up in ACF Pro
- Added code documentation
2.0.1
- Updated for WordPress 4.1
2.0
- Dropped ACF 3 Support
- Added ACF 5 Support
1.0
- Initial Release.
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FAQ
ACF: Sidebar Selector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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