# DD – Flexible Sidebars

> DD – Flexible Sidebars has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DD – Flexible Sidebars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Dynamically create, populate and advice individual sidebars for any post, page or attachment. Adds a field in the post editor for choosing or creating a new sidebar. You can find a additional default sidebar option in…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,066
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (-21% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 25, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hendrik Schuster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/deh3nne/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dd-flexible-sidebars/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [flexible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexible/) | #10 | 11 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 490 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| flexible | >100 | 4,827 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Jul 16, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Gallery Custom Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-custom-links/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (208) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Ocean Custom Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-custom-sidebar/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-blocks/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (80) | Oct 12, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Body Class](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-body-class/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Jul 27, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is DD – Flexible Sidebars free?
Yes. DD – Flexible Sidebars is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is DD – Flexible Sidebars safe to use in 2026?
DD – Flexible Sidebars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DD – Flexible Sidebars?
DD – Flexible Sidebars is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,066 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DD – Flexible Sidebars work with WordPress 7.1?
DD – Flexible Sidebars is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DD – Flexible Sidebars last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 25, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes DD – Flexible Sidebars?
DD – Flexible Sidebars is developed and maintained by Hendrik Schuster.

### What are the best alternatives to DD – Flexible Sidebars?
The most popular alternatives to DD – Flexible Sidebars are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).


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