SMK Sidebar Generator is the #32 ranked widget app on WordPress, with a 4.4 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
SMK Sidebar Generator is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Andrei Surdu. With a rating of 4.4★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #32 in the Widget category.
AppRanks data: SMK Sidebar Generator ranks #32 in Widget on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 5% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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SMK Sidebar Generator is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Widget category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Andrei Surdu — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SMK Sidebar Generator works
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SMK Sidebar Generator is a powerful yet easy-to-use WordPress plugin that lets you create unlimited custom sidebars and conditionally display them anywhere on your website – without writing a single line of code.
Whether you need different sidebars for your blog, shop, landing pages, or specific posts, this plugin gives you complete control over your widget areas.
Why Choose SMK Sidebar Generator?
100% Free – All features included, no premium version upsells
No Coding Required – Create and manage sidebars entirely from the WordPress admin
Lightweight – Clean code that won’t slow down your site
Works With Any Theme – Sidebars automatically inherit your theme’s styling
Actively Maintained – Regular updates and WordPress compatibility
Key Features Unlimited Sidebars
Create as many sidebars as you need. Perfect for blogs, business sites, WooCommerce stores, or any WordPress website.
Replace Theme Sidebars
Seamlessly replace your theme’s default sidebars with custom ones. No theme file editing required.
Conditional Display
Show different sidebars based on:
Specific pages
Specific posts
Custom post types
Post type archives
Taxonomy archives
Drag and Drop Management
Reorder your sidebars with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Easily organize and prioritize your widget areas.
Responsive Admin Interface
Modern, clean admin UI that works great on any device – desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Shortcode Support
Display any sidebar anywhere using a simple shortcode: [smk_sidebar id="your-sidebar-id"]
Developer Friendly
Use PHP functions in your theme templates:
<?php // Display sidebar by ID if ( function_exists( 'smk_sidebar' ) ) { smk_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' ); }
// Or use WordPress native function dynamic_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' );
// Get all registered sidebars $sidebars = smk_get_all_sidebars(); ?>
Perfect For
Bloggers – Different sidebars for categories, tags, or specific posts
Business Sites – Unique widget areas for services, about, contact pages
WooCommerce Stores – Shop-specific sidebars separate from blog sidebars
Membership Sites – Conditional sidebars for different content areas
Developers – Template functions and shortcodes for theme integration
Support and Documentation
GitHub Repository – Report bugs and contribute
Support Forum – Get help from the community
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Widget#32of 781Top 5%
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Keyword rankings
SMK Sidebar Generator ranks for 2 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 2:
- 1.contactRank #881
- Rank #991
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Where SMK Sidebar Generator stands in the Widget category
SMK Sidebar Generator ranks #32 of 781 apps in the Widget category, placing it in the top 5% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SMK Sidebar Generator?
SMK Sidebar Generator is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.4-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Widget category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Andrei Surdu.
Who uses SMK Sidebar Generator?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed SMK Sidebar Generator. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Widget category on WordPress.
Where does SMK Sidebar Generator rank on WordPress?
SMK Sidebar Generator currently sits at position #32 in the Widget category on WordPress. That places it in the top 4% of 781 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.