Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes vs Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme (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
Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 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 Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme has 13K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes | Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 21K+ | ◄ | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Age | 10 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes
Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes averaged approximately 4 daily downloads while Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes Reviews
No reviews yet
Sidebars for Hello Elementor Theme Reviews
Great plugin
Plugin works great! I hope it remains updated and compatible in the next WordPress versions
Simple and easy
All what I was looking for as a normal user, just installed it and got 6 widget areas for Elementor Pro theme builder.
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WooSidebars adds functionality to display different widgets in a sidebar, according to a context (for example, a specific page or a category).
Generates an unlimited number of sidebars and place them on any page you wish. Go to Theme Panel > Sidebars to create your custom sidebars.
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