Ubuntu sidebar
A Ubuntu menu for your website, simple to install and setup, shows Ubuntu networking icons in a un-obtrusive way.
Consider an alternative
Ubuntu sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ubuntu sidebar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| linux | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| spreadubuntu | #2 |
| Ubuntu | #53 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Ubuntu sidebar
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Ubuntu sidebar is made to promote Ubuntu.
Parts of code from Social sidebar and logo from Ubuntu pictogram are used for make Ubuntu sidebar.
Plugin add Ubuntu media buttons to the right side of your website with style and ease.
The plugin is custimizable and lets you change the icons if you have fancier ones.
In serbian at Željko Popivoda blog plugin page.
My other plugins:
Installation
- Upload folder
ubuntu-sidebarin WordPress plugin directory/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Find the ‘Ubuntu Sidebar’ menu under the Settings panel.
- Input Ubuntu network links in the Link fields, e.g.:
– Ubuntu Link: http://www.ubuntu.com
– Ubuntu LoCo Link: http://loco.ubuntu.com
– Why use Ubuntu Link: http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/why-use-ubuntu
– Ubuntu online tour: http://www.ubuntu.com/tour
– Download Ubuntu Link: http://www.ubuntu.com/download
– Get Ubuntu CD/DVD Link: http://shop.canonical.com/index.php?cPath=17 - Input Ubuntu images links in the Image Link fields, e.g.:
– Ubuntu Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/ubuntu-com.png
– Ubuntu LoCo Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/ubuntu-loco.png
– Why use Ubuntu Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/why-ubuntu.png
– Ubuntu online tour Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/ubuntu-tour.png
– Download Ubuntu Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/download-ubuntu.png
– Get Ubuntu CD/DVD Image Link: wp-content/plugins/ubuntu-sidebar/images/ubuntu-dvd.png
and if you like specify custom images input link to images, otherwise the defaults images will be used. - Click on Save.
- Your done!
Changelog
New, fresh version.
0.4
- Minor changes in code.
- Add new icon.
- Add CSS style for admin panel.
0.3
- Minor changes.
0.2
- Minor changes.
0.1
- First version.
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Ubuntu sidebar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Ubuntu sidebar free?
Yes. Ubuntu sidebar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ubuntu sidebar safe to use in 2026?
Ubuntu sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ubuntu sidebar?
Ubuntu sidebar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,070 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 33 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ubuntu sidebar work with WordPress 7.1?
Ubuntu sidebar is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Ubuntu sidebar last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on January 30, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes Ubuntu sidebar?
Ubuntu sidebar is developed and maintained by zpop.
What are the best alternatives to Ubuntu sidebar?
The most popular alternatives to Ubuntu sidebar are Server Status (100+ installs), SimTerm (30+ installs) and MultiSite System Cron (10+ installs).
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