# Sidebar Menu Widget

> Sidebar Menu Widget has 200+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sidebar Menu Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Easily add a sidebar menu to your widgetable sidebar. With this plugin you can create a sidebar menu.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 22,017
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+35.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Weblounge (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/weblounge/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sidebar-menu-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [sidebar menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-menu/) | #7 | 12 |
| [sidebar menu plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-menu-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sidebar menu widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-menu-widget/) | #2 | 2 |
| [sidebar vertical menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-vertical-menu/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| sidebar menu | >100 | 7,034 |
| sidebar menu plugin | >100 | 7,032 |
| sidebar menu widget | >100 | 4,300 |
| sidebar vertical menu | >100 | 500 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPB Accordion Menu – Collapsible Vertical Sidebar Responsive Mobile Menu – WooCommerce Category Accordion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpb-accordion-menu-or-category/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Oct 3, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/side-menu-lite/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (12) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Sidebar Menu Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-sidebar-menu-widget/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (141) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [SideMenu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sidemenu/) | 900+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Aug 14, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Responsive Vertical Icon Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdevart-vertical-menu/) | 700+ | 5/5 (7) | Feb 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [WPB Floating Menu or Categories – Sticky Floating Side Menu & Categories with Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpb-floating-menu-or-categories/) | 300+ | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Vertical Menu Block for Sidebar Accordion Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vertical-sidebar-menu-block/) | 90+ | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [User role sidebar menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-sidebar-menu/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Flexi Menu – Floating, Vertical, Dropdown & Right Click Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexi-menu/) | 40+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 11 | [Sidebar Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sidebar-menu/) | 20+ | — | Nov 12, 2022 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sidebar Menu Widget safe to use in 2026?
Sidebar Menu Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sidebar Menu Widget?
Sidebar Menu Widget is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,017 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sidebar Menu Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Sidebar Menu Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sidebar Menu Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 16, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Sidebar Menu Widget?
Sidebar Menu Widget is developed and maintained by Weblounge.

### What are the best alternatives to Sidebar Menu Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Sidebar Menu Widget are WPB Accordion Menu (10K+ installs), Side Menu Lite (7K+ installs) and Easy Sidebar Menu Widget (2K+ installs).


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