WooSidebars is a plugin that allows you to change the widgets that display in a sidebar (widgetized area) according to a context.

What can I customize with WooSidebars?

You can customize the widgets that display in a sidebar based on specific conditions such as a specific page, a specific blog post, certain categories, or the search results screen.

How easy is it to set up a custom widget area with WooSidebars?

Setting up a custom widget area to display across multiple conditions is as easy as a few clicks.

Where can I find the plugin documentation?

You can find the plugin documentation at [https://woocommerce.com/documentation/plugins/woosidebars/](https://woocommerce.com/documentation/plugins/woosidebars/).

Can I contribute code to this plugin?

Yes, you can contribute code to this plugin by forking the repository over at GitHub. Please also read the CONTRIBUTING.md file, bundled within this plugin.

Customize Widgets in WordPress with WooSidebars

Features Download’s trend Changelog Reviews

Dynamic Widget Display

Easily change widgets based on context.

Custom Widget Areas

Create widget areas for specific conditions.

Simplify Widget Management

Manage widgets with a few clicks.

Extensive Documentation

Access plugin documentation for assistance.

Author’s Site

1.4.5

2018-06-18
Fixes a fatal error, by removing the no longer relevant contextual help.

1.4.4

2018-06-08
Bug fix and maintenance release. Enables “pages and their children” as a widget area condition.

1.4.3

2015-09-22
Ensures condition headings are present before attempting to output in the conditions meta box.

1.4.2

2015-04-22
Security Fix for remove_query_arg vulnerability

1.4.1

2015-02-17
Fixes an error notice on the homepage, caused by the tag check logic.

1.4.0

2015-02-17
WordPress 3.8 compatibility.
Adds “posts tagged with” condition.

1.3.1

2013-08-13
Bug fix to ensure multiple conditions save correctly.

1.3.0

2013-08-12
Introduces woosidebars_upper_limit filter, used on all database queries, to control scaling.
Fixes several PHP notices for “undefined index”.
Fixes “single” condition, where a small section of logic was missing for determining if the condition applied to the current screen being loaded.
Optimises admin-side JavaScript and CSS.

1.2.2

2013-03-08
Changes capability for displaying the menu to “edit_theme_options” in line with the “Widgets” menu capability.

1.2.1

2013-01-09
Updated admin JavaScript for WordPress 3.5+ compatibility. Moved “Advanced” tab outside of the tabs list.
Fixed bug with the “Template Hierarchy -> Pages” condition that wasn’t applying.
When WordPress SEO is active, dequeue unused stylesheets on the “Widget Areas” “add” and “edit” screens.

1.2.0

Renamed files according to standards naming convention.
Added scope to methods and properties where missing.

1.1.2

Routine hardening and maintenance update. Fixed notice message in WooCommerce integration.

1.1.1

Fix notice displayed on WooCommerce product pages from the WooSidebars integration.

1.1.0

Initial WooCommerce integration.

1.0.0

First release. Woo!

Not working with PHP 8

By dalibor (daliborpuljiz) on November 2, 2021

Hasn't been updated in a year.

Han dejado de actualizar y ha roto mi web

By emiliprades on October 2, 2021

Hace casi dos años que no lo actualizan y con la última versión de Wordpress 5.8 ha roto mi web. Los artículos han empezado a perder el formato, tamaño de texto, colores, bordes, celdas, etc... y me he vuelto loco durante dos semanas hasta encontrar el problema. Además, si accedo al menú de widgets de worpress empiezan a saltar lineas de error, una por cada widget que tengo en cada barra lateral con este plugin. Y antes de que me de tiempo ha hacer nada, página en blanco con error 404 y la web inservible durante un buen rato. Solución a todos los problemas, desactivar todas las opciones de este plugin, desactivar el plugin y borrarlo y limpiar la base de datos del CPanel. Conclusión: Instalar plugins gratuitos es un error, tarde o temprano los abandonan.

PHP 8.0 Error

By itguysconsulting on September 19, 2021

There is a problem with line 170 in class-woo-sidebars.php which can be fixed by changing the %a to a %s. From this: 'search_items' => sprintf( __( 'Search %a', 'woosidebars' ), $plural ), To this: 'search_items' => sprintf( __( 'Search %s', 'woosidebars' ), $plural ),

Helps a lot with Oxygen Builder

By igvsupport on August 18, 2021

If you have trouble with widgets showing or being compatible in Oxygen Builder, this plugin can do wonders. Especially true regarding WooCommerce plugins and how they utilize Widgets a lot. Needs to be regularly updated though.

Does not support PHP 8.0

By shadyshane on March 16, 2021

The plugin is not being updated anymore. Latest PHP release 8.0 throws a FATAL ERROR.

the best plugin for woo widgets

By penseelibre on October 6, 2019

I've tried others: none are as suitable for woo commerce

Dead

By basebond (base007) on July 20, 2019

Sad that this is not being support anymore.

Not good

By Cees Rijken (connectcase) on November 26, 2018

The idea is very good, but the execution is flawed... I tried to add a custom sidebar on my WooCommerce shop page but noticed that there was now also a sidebar in the products overview in the WP admin!! When I tried to de-activate and update it, it does not allow me to do that. I just stays checked!

Don't waste your time - doesn't work at all

By dilusionz on November 24, 2018

You can add a new widget area but nothing saves in it, stays empty all the time. Its very buggy now and needs updating - otherwise don't bother.

Doesn't work properly

By Zen777 (markbanf) on November 15, 2018

Plugin worked initially but when I updated the regular sidebar for all pages, the individual pages stopped working completely. Had to uninstall.

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WooSidebars

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Apr 03, 2024

4.1 or higher

6.5.2

Dynamic Widget Display

Easily change widgets based on context.

Custom Widget Areas

Create widget areas for specific conditions.

Simplify Widget Management

Manage widgets with a few clicks.

Extensive Documentation

Access plugin documentation for assistance.

1.4.5

1.4.4

1.4.3

1.4.2

1.4.1

1.4.0

1.3.1

1.3.0

1.2.2

1.2.1

1.2.0

1.1.2

1.1.1

1.1.0

1.0.0

Not working with PHP 8

Han dejado de actualizar y ha roto mi web

PHP 8.0 Error

Helps a lot with Oxygen Builder

Does not support PHP 8.0

the best plugin for woo widgets

Dead

Not good

Don't waste your time - doesn't work at all

Doesn't work properly

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