# Responsive Sidebar

> Responsive Sidebar has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 14 reviews and 171 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Responsive Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Makes your sidebar responsive. View demo. The sidebar becomes hidden and opens smoothly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 9,479
- **Downloads (30 days):** 171 (+13.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 16, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Processby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/processby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-sidebar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | #32 | 250 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | #62 | 411 |
| [responsive sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-sidebar/) | #1 | 3 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #49 | 492 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |
| responsive sidebar | >100 | 2,523 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amp/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (367) | Apr 10, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accelerated-mobile-pages/) | 70K+ | 4.4/5 (1,319) | Oct 13, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-menu/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (256) | Sep 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptouch/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (341) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [WP Responsive Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-responsive-menu/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (100) | Aug 31, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Favicon Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-rotator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [ShiftNav – Responsive Mobile Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shiftnav-responsive-mobile-menu/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (68) | Jul 31, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [Definitely allow mobile zooming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/definitely-allow-mobile-zooming/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (54) | Sep 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [WP Responsive Table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-responsive-table/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Jan 16, 2021 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Responsive Sidebar safe to use in 2026?
Responsive Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Responsive Sidebar?
Responsive Sidebar is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,479 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Responsive Sidebar work with WordPress 7.1?
Responsive Sidebar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Responsive Sidebar need?
Responsive Sidebar requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Responsive Sidebar last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on January 16, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Responsive Sidebar?
Responsive Sidebar is developed and maintained by Processby.

### What are the best alternatives to Responsive Sidebar?
The most popular alternatives to Responsive Sidebar are AMP (300K+ installs), AMP for WP (70K+ installs) and WP Mobile Menu (70K+ installs).


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