Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer
Adds a persistent diff viewer to the Block Editor sidebar, showing live changes against the last saved revision with per-block highlights.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Sidebar Diff Revisions View… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| compare | >100 |
| diff | #43 |
| revisions | >100 |
| workflow | >100 |
About Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Sidebar Diff brings revision comparisons directly into the editor so you don’t have to leave your flow.
- Always-visible panel in the editor sidebar
- Live comparison of your current edits vs. last saved copy
- Optionally compare against any revision from the dropdown
- Per-block grouping with per-paragraph highlights (insertions and deletions)
- Zero front‑end impact; editor-only assets
- Improved diff highlighting with color-coded line indicators
- Dark mode support for WordPress 6.8+ compatibility
- Responsive design optimized for different screen sizes
- Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+D/Cmd+D) to toggle diff panel quickly
- Performance optimizations with lazy loading and debounced calculations
Why this isn’t a duplicate: Existing revision/workflow plugins (e.g., PublishPress Revisions) provide queues and separate compare screens. Sidebar Diff embeds an always-visible diff inspector inside the editor sidebar for continuous awareness.
Privacy
The plugin does not transmit data to third parties, set cookies, or track users. Editor-only scripts run for logged-in users with edit capabilities.
Installation
- Upload the
gutenberg-sidebar-diff-revisions-viewerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through Plugins → Installed Plugins.
- Open any post in the Block Editor.
- Look for “Sidebar Diff” in the editor’s More menu (three dots) if it isn’t already visible.
Frequently asked questions
Does it change my content or save anything?
No. It only reads the current edited content and server-saved content/revisions and renders a visual diff in the editor UI.
Which baseline options are supported?
Last saved on server (default) Last published (same as saved when post status is publish) Choose a revision… (select any available revision)
What about custom blocks?
Custom blocks are supported. The diff is computed on serialized block HTML and split into paragraph-like segments for readability.
Performance considerations
Diffing is debounced and scoped to the editor. Extremely large posts may render a simplified/compact view. Lazy loading is implemented for large documents to improve performance.
How do I quickly toggle the diff panel?
Use Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on Mac) to quickly toggle the diff panel.
Changelog
Initial public release.
1.0.2
- Updated assets for WordPress.org plugin directory.
- Improved compatibility with latest WordPress versions.
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
1.0.1
- Initial public release.
1.0.0
- Initial public release.
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FAQ
Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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 510 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 49 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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