Stag Custom Sidebars vs Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Stag Custom Sidebars has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stag Custom Sidebars has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes has 21K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stag Custom Sidebars | Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 68K+ | ◄ | 21K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Stag Custom Sidebars
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Stag Custom Sidebars averaged approximately 4 daily downloads while Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Stag Custom Sidebars Reviews
Thank you
Un plugin molto utile e semplicissimo da usare. Grazie per il grande lavoro!
Very easy to use
Easy to use and it works well with a floating widget plugin that I needed as well. Solved a “sticky” problem. Good job!
The most simple way to add sidebars (new widget areas)
The way this is implemented it should be part of the core and maybe just offer a way for devs to remove it for their themes. Anyhow this is ideal. Just simple and effective with the option to shortco
Custom Sidebars by ProteusThemes Reviews
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