Is Shortcodes in Sidebar free?

Yes, Shortcodes in Sidebar is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Shortcodes in Sidebar?

Shortcodes in Sidebar has 400 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Shortcodes in Sidebar alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Shortcodes in Sidebar include Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar…, Image Widget, Widget Logic. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Shortcodes in Sidebar work with the latest WordPress?

Shortcodes in Sidebar has been tested up to WordPress 4.7.33. It requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+.

Shortcodes in Sidebar — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Shortcodes in Sidebar
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Pankaj Anupam

As of April 2026, Shortcodes in Sidebar is a WordPress sidebar plugin with 400 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 14K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar….

5/52 reviews

400active installs

14K+total downloads

15 yearssince 2011

Overview

Shortcodes in Sidebar plugin allow shortcodes to execute when used in sidebar text widgets. All that is needed is to download, install and activate. This is very useful for placing things like contact forms and other shortcode enabled features in sidebars.

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