# Floating Contact Sidebar

> Floating Contact Sidebar has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Floating Contact Sidebar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

**Floating Sidebar Contact is a simple yet effective WordPress plugin that allows you to display a floating sidebar on your website. This sidebar includes contact information such as social media links, a phone number…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,381
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+28.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Akash Halder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/akashdev321/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-contact-sidebar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [floating button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-button/) | #71 | 114 |
| [floating contact](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-contact/) | #3 | 5 |
| [Floating Contact Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-contact-sidebar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [floating sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-sidebar/) | #6 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| floating button | >100 | 2,064 |
| floating contact | #57 | 1,140 |
| Floating Contact Sidebar | #11 | 365 |
| floating sidebar | #29 | 728 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Joinchat – Enhanced “click to chat”](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creame-whatsapp-me/) | 700K+ | 4.7/5 (189) | Oct 13, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Call Now Button – The Free Click to Call Button for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-now-button/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (102) | Sep 20, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/side-menu-lite/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (12) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Button Generator – Easily Create Custom Buttons with Icons and Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-generation/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (18) | Sep 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Floating Button – Easily Create Sticky, Fixed & Floating Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-button/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (15) | Aug 25, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [Bolt CTA Button – Floating Call Button for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bolt-cta-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | May 29, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Floating Contact Button for MAX and Telegram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-contact-button-for-max-and-telegram/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 11, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Yivic Easy Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yivic-easy-live-chat-express/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 21, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Floating Contact Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-contact/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Chat Floating Button BY XD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chat-floating-button-by-xd/) | 400+ | — | May 23, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Floating Contact Sidebar safe to use in 2026?
Floating Contact Sidebar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Floating Contact Sidebar?
Floating Contact Sidebar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,381 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Floating Contact Sidebar work with WordPress 7.1?
Floating Contact Sidebar is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Floating Contact Sidebar need?
Floating Contact Sidebar requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Floating Contact Sidebar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 5, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Floating Contact Sidebar?
Floating Contact Sidebar is developed and maintained by Akash Halder.

### What are the best alternatives to Floating Contact Sidebar?
The most popular alternatives to Floating Contact Sidebar are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Call Now Button (200K+ installs) and Side Menu Lite (7K+ installs).


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