Imsanity vs OMS Sidebar Widgets (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, OMS Sidebar Widgets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Imsanity leads in active installations (200K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while OMS Sidebar Widgets has 6.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | OMS Sidebar Widgets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 6.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 2.5 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
►OMS Sidebar Widgets5/5
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄OMS Sidebar Widgets5
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄OMS Sidebar Widgets50
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄OMS Sidebar Widgets6.2K+
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
OMS Sidebar WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
◄OMS Sidebar Widgets10 years ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
OMS Sidebar Widgets2014
Age
15 yearsImsanity
OMS Sidebar Widgets12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
OMS Sidebar Widgets3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
OMS Sidebar Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
OMS Sidebar WidgetsFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
OMS Sidebar Widgets2.5
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
OMS Sidebar Widgets
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
OMS Sidebar Widgets Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or OMS Sidebar Widgets more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while OMS Sidebar Widgets has 50. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or OMS Sidebar Widgets?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while OMS Sidebar Widgets has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Imsanity and OMS Sidebar Widgets free?
Imsanity is free and OMS Sidebar Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or OMS Sidebar Widgets?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and OMS Sidebar Widgets was last updated 10 years ago.
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