by Andrei Surdu
4.4 (5 reviews)
SMK Sidebar Generator
Create unlimited custom sidebars and widget areas. Display different sidebars on specific pages, posts, or custom post types with conditional logic.
Compatible with WP 6.9
v3.6.0
Current Version v3.6.0
Updated 2 months ago
Last Update on 17 Feb, 2026
Refreshed 6 hours ago
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- Version
- 3.6.0
- Last Updated
- Feb 17, 2026
- Requires WP
- 4.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 5.3 or higher
- Author
- Andrei Surdu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SMK Sidebar Generator
Go to Appearance > SMK Sidebars in your WordPress admin
Click the "Add New Sidebar" button
Enter a name and optional description
Save your changes
Go to Appearance > Widgets to add widgets to your new sidebar
Click the "Add New Sidebar" button
Enter a name and optional description
Save your changes
Go to Appearance > Widgets to add widgets to your new sidebar
Create or edit a sidebar in Appearance > SMK Sidebars
Select which theme sidebar to replace in the "Sidebars to replace" dropdown
Check "Enable conditions"
Click "Add condition" and select the page(s) where you want this sidebar to appear
Save changes
Can I use the sidebar in page builders like Elementor or Beaver Builder?
Yes! Use the shortcode [smk_sidebar id="your-sidebar-id"] in any text widget or shortcode module. You can find each sidebar's shortcode displayed in its settings panel.
Will this plugin slow down my website?
No. SMK Sidebar Generator is lightweight and only loads its assets on the admin pages where needed. On the frontend, it simply filters which sidebar to display with minimal overhead.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes! The plugin works with any properly coded WordPress theme. Your generated sidebars will automatically inherit your theme's sidebar styling.
Can I display a sidebar using PHP in my theme?
Yes, use either method in your theme template files:
<?php smk_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' ); ?>
Or the native WordPress function:
<?php dynamic_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' ); ?>
How do I find my sidebar ID?
The sidebar ID is displayed in each sidebar's settings panel, along with the shortcode. You can also use smk_get_all_sidebars() to get an array of all sidebar IDs and names.
Can I show different sidebars for different categories?
Yes! When adding conditions, select the post type archive or use taxonomy conditions to target specific categories, tags, or custom taxonomies.
Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce?
Yes! You can create shop-specific sidebars and use conditions to display them only on WooCommerce pages like the shop, product pages, cart, or checkout.
Can I translate this plugin?
Yes! The plugin is translation-ready. You can contribute translations on translate.wordpress.org or create your own using the included POT file.
Where can I report bugs or request features?
Please use the GitHub Issues page for bug reports and feature requests.
Select which theme sidebar to replace in the "Sidebars to replace" dropdown
Check "Enable conditions"
Click "Add condition" and select the page(s) where you want this sidebar to appear
Save changes
Can I use the sidebar in page builders like Elementor or Beaver Builder?
Yes! Use the shortcode [smk_sidebar id="your-sidebar-id"] in any text widget or shortcode module. You can find each sidebar's shortcode displayed in its settings panel.
Will this plugin slow down my website?
No. SMK Sidebar Generator is lightweight and only loads its assets on the admin pages where needed. On the frontend, it simply filters which sidebar to display with minimal overhead.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes! The plugin works with any properly coded WordPress theme. Your generated sidebars will automatically inherit your theme's sidebar styling.
Can I display a sidebar using PHP in my theme?
Yes, use either method in your theme template files:
<?php smk_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' ); ?>
Or the native WordPress function:
<?php dynamic_sidebar( 'your-sidebar-id' ); ?>
How do I find my sidebar ID?
The sidebar ID is displayed in each sidebar's settings panel, along with the shortcode. You can also use smk_get_all_sidebars() to get an array of all sidebar IDs and names.
Can I show different sidebars for different categories?
Yes! When adding conditions, select the post type archive or use taxonomy conditions to target specific categories, tags, or custom taxonomies.
Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce?
Yes! You can create shop-specific sidebars and use conditions to display them only on WooCommerce pages like the shop, product pages, cart, or checkout.
Can I translate this plugin?
Yes! The plugin is translation-ready. You can contribute translations on translate.wordpress.org or create your own using the included POT file.
Where can I report bugs or request features?
Please use the GitHub Issues page for bug reports and feature requests.