# Sidebar Menu

> Sidebar Menu has 20+ active installs and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sidebar Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A sidebar menu allows you to organize information vertically, it is a part of a web page that makes it easy to place navigation or display links to help customers find important information easily. Also, it improves the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,827
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+52.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 12, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** HooThemes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hoosoft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sidebar-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Bootstrap sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bootstrap-sidebar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Side navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/side-navigation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Side navigation menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/side-navigation-menu/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [sidebar menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar-menu/) | #11 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrap sidebar | >100 | 378 |
| Side navigation | >100 | 1,889 |
| Side navigation menu | >100 | 1,456 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar menu | >100 | 7,038 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sidebar Menu safe to use in 2026?
Sidebar Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sidebar Menu?
Sidebar Menu is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,827 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sidebar Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Sidebar Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, 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 Menu need?
Sidebar Menu requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sidebar Menu last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on November 12, 2022 (4 years ago).

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sidebar-menu/ · Generated 2026-10-09 08:45 UTC by PageForge