Sticky Side Buttons vs WP Side Comments (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, Sticky Side Buttons has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 41 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sticky Side Buttons has accumulated 268K+ total downloads while WP Side Comments has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Sticky Side Buttons | WP Side Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 2.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 268K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
4.4/5Sticky Side Buttons
◄WP Side Comments2.7/5
Total Reviews
41Sticky Side Buttons
◄WP Side Comments3
Active Installs
10K+Sticky Side Buttons
◄WP Side Comments10
Total Downloads
268K+Sticky Side Buttons
◄WP Side Comments2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ASticky Side Buttons
WP Side CommentsN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoSticky Side Buttons
◄WP Side Comments11 years ago
First Released
2017Sticky Side Buttons
WP Side Comments2014
Age
9 yearsSticky Side Buttons
WP Side Comments12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Sticky Side Buttons
WP Side Comments3.5.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Sticky Side Buttons
WP Side Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSticky Side Buttons
WP Side CommentsFree
Latest Version
2.0.3Sticky Side Buttons
WP Side Comments1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Sticky Side Buttons
4.4/5(41 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
10%
WP Side Comments
2.7/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
33%
3
33%
2
0%
1
33%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Sticky Side Buttons Reviews
by aloenetwork
Please update for the newest WordPress version
Please please pleaseI love you plugin so much. I saw today, that it slowed down my website, so I deinstalled it and reinstalled it. First it said, that it is not tested with the current version of
by janosklak
Update to WP 5.9?
When will an update to WP 5.9 come. PHP error at the moment.
by serval36
gives errors
Gives errors, not recommended
WP Side Comments Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sticky Side Buttons or WP Side Comments more popular?
Sticky Side Buttons has 10K+ active installations while WP Side Comments has 10. Sticky Side Buttons is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sticky Side Buttons or WP Side Comments?
Sticky Side Buttons has a 4.4/5 rating from 41 reviews, while WP Side Comments has a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Sticky Side Buttons and WP Side Comments free?
Sticky Side Buttons is free and WP Side Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sticky Side Buttons or WP Side Comments?
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?
Sticky Side Buttons was last updated 9 months ago and WP Side Comments was last updated 11 years ago.
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