# Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer

> Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer has <10 active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Adds a persistent diff viewer to the Block Editor sidebar, showing live changes against the last saved revision with per-block highlights.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 521
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+84.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pixy Puala (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pixypuala/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sidebar-diff-revisions-viewer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 363 |
| [compare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compare/) | #18 | 28 |
| [diff](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/diff/) | #6 | 7 |
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #54 | 71 |
| [workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/workflow/) | #60 | 94 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| compare | >100 | 2,567 |
| diff | #43 | 317 |
| revisions | >100 | 1,589 |
| workflow | >100 | 5,579 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-blocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (215) | Oct 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenkit-blocks-addon/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spectra-blocks/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (49) | Oct 5, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (729) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (190) | Oct 9, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer safe to use in 2026?
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer?
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 521 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer work with WordPress 7.1?
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer need?
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer?
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer is developed and maintained by Pixy Puala.

### What are the best alternatives to Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer?
The most popular alternatives to Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).


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