Yes, SidePost is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use SidePost?

SidePost has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best SidePost alternatives?

Popular alternatives to SidePost include XML Sitemap & Google News, Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid…, GN Publisher: Google News Compatible…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does SidePost work with the latest WordPress?

SidePost has been tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+.

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SidePost

Name: SidePost
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: webmaric

To add recent posts in sidebar, with thumbnails, from specific categories...

By webmaric·News·Free

3(2 reviews)

·10 active installs·Updated 9 years ago

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As of April 2026, SidePost is a WordPress news plugin with 10 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: XML Sitemap & Google News.

3/52 reviews

10active installs

2.2K+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

There are many plugins for adding recent posts in sidebar, I know… But this is my version. Its easy to use and has all the right settings.

For instance, you can choose posts from specific categories, number of posts, thumbnail size, number of words in excerpt…

Technical support

Dear users, this plugin is available for free download. If you have any questions or recommendations regarding the functionality of this plugin (existing options, new options, current issues), please feel free to contact me. I speak serbian and english.
If you notice any bugs in the plugin, you can notify me about it and we’ll investigate and fix the issue then. Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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