Sidebar Content Clone vs Simple clone widget (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, Simple clone widget has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) while Sidebar Content Clone leads in active installations (400 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sidebar Content Clone has accumulated 9.0K+ total downloads while Simple clone widget has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Sidebar Content Clone | Simple clone widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.5/5 | ► | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
1.5/5Sidebar Content Clone
►Simple clone widget3/5
Total Reviews
4Sidebar Content Clone
◄Simple clone widget2
Active Installs
400Sidebar Content Clone
◄Simple clone widget30
Total Downloads
9.0K+Sidebar Content Clone
◄Simple clone widget2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSidebar Content Clone
◄Simple clone widget8 years ago
First Released
2017Sidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widget2016
Age
9 yearsSidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widget10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Sidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widget4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Sidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeSidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widgetFree
Latest Version
1.2Sidebar Content Clone
Simple clone widget1.0
Rating Breakdown
Sidebar Content Clone
1.5/5(4 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
75%
Simple clone widget
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sidebar Content Clone or Simple clone widget more popular?
Sidebar Content Clone has 400 active installations while Simple clone widget has 30. Sidebar Content Clone is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sidebar Content Clone or Simple clone widget?
Sidebar Content Clone has a 1.5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Simple clone widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Sidebar Content Clone and Simple clone widget free?
Sidebar Content Clone is free and Simple clone widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sidebar Content Clone or Simple clone widget?
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?
Sidebar Content Clone was last updated 1 month ago and Simple clone widget was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.