Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes vs Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars)
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) while Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes has accumulated 21K+ total downloads while Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes | Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 38 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 21K+ | ► | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 0.5.9 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes
Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes averaged approximately 4 daily downloads while Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes Reviews
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Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) Reviews
WHAT A PLUGIN!
I FINALLY FOUND THE BEST SOLUTION FOR CREATING A OFF-CANVAS ELEMENTS.THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
Top Plugin
works well with Blocksy Theme. Thanks so much!
Great plugin
Great plugin
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