# Multiple Sidebars

> Multiple Sidebars has 600+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 8 reviews and 109 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Multiple Sidebars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**A wonderful plugin to easily create many custom sidebars. These sidebars can then select in the creation of a post / page / custom post type / category / taxonomy. We give an order, and select several at once. You will…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 65,138
- **Downloads (30 days):** 109 (+21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 8, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrico (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrico/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/multiple-sidebars/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced/) | #8 | 47 |
| [advanced widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-widgets/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #52 | 489 |
| [sidebars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebars/) | #13 | 32 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced | >100 | 10,000 |
| advanced widgets | >100 | 4,410 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebars | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 95.4%
- 1.2: 4.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-rich-text-tools/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Feb 27, 2019 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WordPress Beta Tester](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (47) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [oik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oik/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-search/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (18) | May 28, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [ONet Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onet-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields – Location Field add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-location-field-add-on/) | 900+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Flexible Content Extended for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-flexible-content-extended/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Global Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/global-custom-fields/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 24, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Query Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-filter/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 25, 2015 | 20/100 |
| 11 | [ACF Media Credit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-media-credit/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 2, 2018 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Multiple Sidebars safe to use in 2026?
Multiple Sidebars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Multiple Sidebars?
Multiple Sidebars is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 65,138 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 109 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Multiple Sidebars work with WordPress 7.1?
Multiple Sidebars is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Multiple Sidebars last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on April 8, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Multiple Sidebars?
Multiple Sidebars is developed and maintained by Andrico.

### What are the best alternatives to Multiple Sidebars?
The most popular alternatives to Multiple Sidebars are Advanced Rich Text Tools fo… (3K+ installs), WordPress Beta Tester (2K+ installs) and oik (2K+ installs).


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