# Sided

> Sided has 20+ active installs and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sided shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Use the Sided plugin to create and insert discussion polls into your content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,970
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+110.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.14
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sided (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sided/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sided/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #6 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [polling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/polling/) | #5 | 12 |
| [polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/polls/) | #13 | 45 |
| [survey](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/survey/) | #47 | 135 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commenting | #95 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| polling | #47 | 582 |
| polls | >100 | 637 |
| survey | >100 | 897 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-comments/) | 100+ | — | Dec 9, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Gossiped Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gossiped-comments/) | 90+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Optin Comment Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optin-comment-notifications/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 27, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Muut – Commenting and Forums Re-Imagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/muut/) | 50+ | 3.9/5 (19) | Nov 2, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Google+ Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-comments/) | 30+ | 3.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Always Allow Admin Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/always-allow-admin-comments/) | 10+ | — | Oct 15, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Jetpack Follow Link for P2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/) | 10+ | — | Aug 6, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [CommentBy – Privacy-First Comment System & Disqus Alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commentby/) | <10 | — | Nov 29, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sided safe to use in 2026?
Sided shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sided?
Sided is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,970 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sided work with WordPress 7.1?
Sided is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sided need?
Sided requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sided last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.14, was released on April 22, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Sided?
Sided is developed and maintained by sided.

### What are the best alternatives to Sided?
The most popular alternatives to Sided are Comments (100+ installs), Gossiped Comments (90+ installs) and Optin Comment Notifications (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sided/ · Generated 2026-10-05 06:30 UTC by PageForge