Gregor Capuder

Primoz Cigler

ProteusThemes

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<p>Replace the theme default sidebars with your newly created sidebars.</p>
<p>This plugin was forked from the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-sidebars/" rel="ugc">Custom Sidebars plugin</a>, which we used for a few years, but their plugin development stalled, so we were forced to create this plugin. We really appreciate the work of developers of the original plugin!</p>
<p>This plugin allows you to create your own custom sidebars, configure them by adding widgets, and replace the default sidebars on posts or pages you want in just few clicks.</p>
<p>Here is the tl;dr list of the differences from original source:</p>
<ul>
<li>Compatibility with the latest stable PHP version (namely PHP 7.0+).</li>
<li>Removed the “archive pages” functionality – replacing the custom sidebars on archive pages is not possible (e.g. on certain categories).</li>
<li>Open-sourced development on <a href="https://github.com/proteusthemes/custom-sidebars-by-proteusthemes" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. Issue reports and pull requests welcome!</li>
<li>Covered with PHP unit tests.</li>
<li>Fixed couple of JavaScript errors.</li>
<li>Removed WP admin pointer.</li>
<li>Modern workflow with Grunt and Bower.</li>
<li>Removed heavy advertising.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contact and Credits</h3>
<p>This plugin is being developed by <a href="https://www.proteusthemes.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">ProtuesThemes</a>.</p>
<p>The original plugin: Custom sidebars is maintained and developed by <a href="http://premium.wpmudev.org" rel="nofollow ugc">WPMU DEV</a>. Original development completed by <a href="http://marquex.es/" rel="nofollow ugc">Javier Marquez</a>.</p>


Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes

Allows you to create custom sidebars. Replace sidebars for specific posts and pages.

Sunny Johal

Amit Kayasth - Titanium Themes

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<ul>
<li>Replace any sidebar in your theme.</li>
<li>Replace multiple sidebars on the same page.</li>
<li>Compatible with any theme and no coding is required.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXiBKMDKjpM" rel="nofollow ugc">View plugin demo here!</a></p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bXiBKMDKjpM?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<p>The documentation for this plugin can be found <a href="http://titaniumthemes.com/easy-custom-sidebars/" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>.</p>
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<h4>What does this plugin do?</h4>
<ul>
<li>This plugin allows you to <strong>replace any sidebar/widget area</strong> in any WordPress theme (no coding required).</li>
<li>You are able to <strong>replace multiple sidebars/widget areas on the same page</strong>.</li>
<li>It allows you to <strong>manage your custom sidebar replacements</strong> in the WordPress Admin area.</li>
<li>Allows you to <strong>apply the same sidebar replacement across all posts / all pages / all taxonomies / all custom post types</strong> with the click of a button.</li>
<li>It also <strong>automatically detects any type of content in your theme:</strong> e.g. custom post types / pages / posts and allows you to replace any widget areas that exist on those pages.</li>
<li><strong>Automatic theme style detection:</strong> detects your themes styles and styles any custom sidebar replacements to match your theme styles. (no CSS styling required).</li>
</ul>
<h4>Plugin Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Create Unlimited Custom Sidebar Replacements:</strong> Replace widget areas on any page on your website.</li>
<li><strong>Activate/Deactivate Custom Sidebars</strong> with the click of a button.</li>
<li><strong>Works with any WordPress Theme</strong> that has any widget areas.</li>
<li><strong>Core WordPress Design:</strong> the admin area looks like its part of WordPress.</li>
<li><strong>New Admin Screen:</strong> React and WordPress REST API powered admin screen.</li>
<li><strong>Customizer Integration:</strong> Any sidebar replacements that you create will appear in the customizer for you to manage.</li>
<li><strong>Ajax Search:</strong> Easily find the page/post that contains the widget area you are looking to replace.</li>
<li><strong>Strong Usability Testing:x</strong> The UI has been designed with a UX first design.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who is this Plugin ideal for?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Anyone who is looking for an easy way to replace sidebars / widget areas without coding.</li>
<li>Theme Authors: you can use this pluin to add unlimited sidebar functionality to your theme.</li>
<li>Great for use on client projects or for use on existing websites with limited sidebars.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Features</h4>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> We are currently working on producing in-depth documentation for theme developers which will be available shortly.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cross Browser and Backwards Browser Compatible</strong> (Tested in all major browsers).</li>
<li><strong>Seamless WordPress Integration:</strong> Live preview is integrated into the WordPress Customizer and the settings page follows core WordPress design guidelines.</li>
<li><strong>Uses React and the WordPress REST API</strong> for an enhanced admin experience.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits and Donation</h3>
<p>If you have found this plugin useful please <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=28M8NWPHVQNYU" rel="nofollow ugc">donate here</a></p>


Easy Custom Sidebars

This plugin allows you to replace any sidebar/widget area in your theme without writing a single line of code!

Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes vs Easy Custom Sidebars