Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager
Download Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager 3.38Free download · version 3.38
Description
At a glance
Looking for Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager v3.38? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 100K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 1,028 reviews · updated August 16, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.6+ & PHP 5.6+.
Manage and replace sidebars and other classic widget areas on your site with Custom Sidebars, a flexible widget area manager.
Make custom sidebar configurations and be able to choose what classic widgets display on each page or post of your site.
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Custom Sidebars works ONLY with the classic widgets screen that was used in WordPress before version 5.8. If you want to use it with version 5.8 (and above) you have to install the official Classic Widgets plugin, or enable the classic widgets interface yourself. Once the classic widgets screen is activated the plugin will work the same as before.
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Display Different Sidebars on Pages and Posts
Custom Sidebars allows you to dynamically display custom widget configurations on any page, post, category, post type, or archive page.
★★★★★
“Custom Sidebars will go on my “essential plugins” list from now on. I am pleased by how easy it was to figure out and by how many options are available in the free version.” – monkeyhateclean
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“This plugin does exactly what it says. It’s light, integrates well into WordPress and gives you tons of possibilities.” – DarkNova
Every part of Custom Sidebars integrates seamlessly with the Widgets menu for simplicity and control. No confusing settings pages or added menu items, just simple core integration.
A Simple Flexible Sidebar Manager
** Custom Sidebars Includes: **
* Unlimited custom widget configurations
* Set custom widgets for individual posts and pages, categories, post types, and archives
* Seamless integration with the WordPress Widgets menu
* Works with well-coded themes and doesn’t slow down your site
* Set individual widget visibility – for guests, by user role, by post type, for special pages or categories
* Author specific sidebars – display a custom sidebar for each of your authors
* Clone and sync widget settings – quickly edit complex configurations
* Import and export custom sidebars – backup and share sidebars
Install Custom Sidebars and see for yourself why it’s the most popular widget extension plugin available for WordPress with over 200,000 active installs.
Contact and Credits
Original development completed by Javier Marquez.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager?
Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager 3.38 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 1,028 user reviews.
Does Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager cost anything?
No. Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager 3.38 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager 3.38?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager?
Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager 3.38 requires WordPress 4.6 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager last updated?
Version 3.38 was last updated on August 16, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Custom Sidebars – Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 3.38
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.38 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 16, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (1,028 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | WebFactory |
| Tags | classic-widgets, custom-sidebar, dynamic-widgets, sidebar, widget |
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