RaraTheme Companion vs Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 RaraTheme Companion leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. RaraTheme Companion has accumulated 499K+ total downloads while Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | RaraTheme Companion | Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 38 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 499K+ | ◄ | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2016 | |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.4 | 0.5.9 |
Rating Breakdown
RaraTheme Companion
Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, RaraTheme Companion averaged approximately 78 daily downloads while Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) averaged 8.
Recent 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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