Mark Jaquith

<p>The <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/jetpack/" rel="ugc">Jetpack</a> plugin by Automattic does something sneaky: it auto-activates new Jetpack modules. Instead of allowing you to opt in to new modules, Jetpack cheerfully activates them without your permission. These modules can change how your site works and looks.</p>
<p>Manual Control puts a stop to that unwanted behavior. It prevents auto-activation of new Jetpack modules.</p>
<p>Metal texture in the plugin header image by <a href="http://urbandirty.com/gallery/photo/2568483179-m" rel="nofollow ugc">Urban Dirty</a>.</p>


Manual Control for Jetpack

Jetpack auto-activates new modules, without asking your permission. This plugin stops that.

<p>Create sidebars through an admin interface and apply widgets. Using conditions, apply the sidebars to certain pages / posts depending on what you select.</p>
<h3>Versions</h3>
<ol>
<li>Version 1.0 – Initial Release</li>
<li>Version 1.1 – Passed slug to dynamic_sidebar at end of control mechanism (lost in original changes)</li>
</ol>


Sidebars

Create and apply sidebars to certain pages / posts.

Manual Control for Jetpack vs Sidebars