SMK Sidebar Generator
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