Globaldev Sidebar Button
Add a customizable floating call-to-action button to the left or right side of your WordPress website.
Use with caution
Globaldev Sidebar Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Globaldev Sidebar Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call to action | >100 |
| contact button | >100 |
| floating button | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| sticky button | >100 |
About Globaldev Sidebar Button
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Globaldev Sidebar Button adds a persistent vertical call-to-action tab to your website. Use it to link visitors to a contact section, quotation form, booking page, telephone number, email address, or any other destination.
The plugin works independently of themes and page builders. It does not send data to external services and does not add tracking scripts.
Features
- Enable or disable the button globally.
- Add primary and secondary button text.
- Link to a full URL, relative URL, page anchor, telephone number, or email address.
- Place the button on the left or right side.
- Choose background and text colors.
- Set separate desktop and mobile text sizes.
- Adjust vertical position, corner radius, shadow, and z-index.
- Control desktop and mobile visibility independently.
- Preview changes directly in the WordPress administration area.
- Automatically migrate settings from version 1.0.0.
Installation
- Upload the
globaldev-sticky-sidebarfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin ZIP from Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. - Activate Globaldev Sidebar Button through the Plugins screen.
- Open Sidebar Button in the WordPress administration menu.
- Configure the text, destination, position, and appearance, then save the settings.
Frequently asked questions
Can the button link to a section on the same page?
Yes. Enter an anchor such as #contact in the Destination field. The destination section must use the matching HTML ID.
Can I use a telephone or email link?
Yes. Enter a link such as tel:+40123456789 or mailto:office@example.com.
Does this plugin require Elementor or another page builder?
No. The button is rendered by WordPress and works independently of page builders.
Does the plugin collect or transmit personal data?
No. The plugin stores its settings locally in the WordPress database and does not contact external services.
Changelog
Version 1.1.0 is a complete security, compatibility, performance, and administration interface update. Existing version 1.0.0 settings are migrated automatically.
1.1.0 – 2026-07-23
- Rebuilt the plugin using current WordPress APIs and coding practices.
- Replaced the public AJAX request with direct server-side output.
- Added a modern, responsive settings interface with a live preview.
- Added left/right placement, text color, responsive sizing, visibility, radius, shadow, and z-index controls.
- Added capability checks, strict sanitization, output escaping, and namespaced assets.
- Limited admin assets to the plugin settings screen.
- Added automatic migration from the legacy
my_option_nameoption. - Added complete uninstall cleanup.
- Updated WordPress.org metadata and contributor information.
1.0.0 – 2020-11-23
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Globaldev Sidebar Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Globaldev Sidebar Button free?
Yes. Globaldev Sidebar Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Globaldev Sidebar Button safe to use in 2026?
Globaldev Sidebar Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Globaldev Sidebar Button?
Globaldev Sidebar Button is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,736 times since it launched in November 2020. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.
Does Globaldev Sidebar Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Globaldev Sidebar Button 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 Globaldev Sidebar Button need?
Globaldev Sidebar Button requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Globaldev Sidebar Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 23, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Globaldev Sidebar Button?
Globaldev Sidebar Button is developed and maintained by Globaldev.
What are the best alternatives to Globaldev Sidebar Button?
The most popular alternatives to Globaldev Sidebar Button are Boxzilla (20K+ installs), Simple Side Tab (10K+ installs) and Mobile Contact Bar (9K+ installs).
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