# Custom Sidebar Links

> Custom Sidebar Links has 70+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Sidebar Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**The Custom Sidebar Links widget enables a list of all pages, posts and custom post types, to be selected as links on the sidebar of any page on your site. This gives you full control on what links to be shown on the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 4,605
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+16.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 12, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vinny Moreira (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vimodesigns/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-sidebar-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-links/) | #2 | 9 |
| [custom sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-sidebar/) | #6 | 8 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [links widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [side bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/side-bar/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom links | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom sidebar | >100 | 5,777 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| links widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| side bar | >100 | 2,356 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom links in Elementor Image Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-links-in-elementor-image-carousel/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Nov 9, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [kURL – Short URL Manager for YOURLS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kurl-short-url-manager-yourls/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 13, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Link Shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-link-shortener/) | 10+ | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Link Suggest-O-Tron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-link-suggest-o-tron/) | 10+ | — | Aug 5, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Menu Rocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linkrocker/) | 10+ | — | Nov 27, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Post Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-links/) | 10+ | — | Dec 14, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Post Bookmarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-bookmarks/) | 10+ | — | Apr 4, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Mega Blocks – Enlaces para contenedor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mega-blocks-enlaces-para-contenedor/) | <10 | — | Apr 16, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Sidebar Links free?
Yes. Custom Sidebar Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Sidebar Links safe to use in 2026?
Custom Sidebar Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Sidebar Links?
Custom Sidebar Links is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,605 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Sidebar Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Sidebar Links is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Sidebar Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 12, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Sidebar Links?
Custom Sidebar Links is developed and maintained by Vinny Moreira.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Sidebar Links?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Sidebar Links are Custom links in Elementor I… (5K+ installs), kURL (30+ installs) and Custom Link Shortener (10+ installs).


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