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Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin

Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin

Display new sidebars on any post, page, category etc. Works with Classic Widgets, Block Widgets, and all themes!

4.9

Rating summary

716

Reviews

40K

Active installations

Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin
Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin
Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin
Content Aware Sidebars – Fastest Widget Area Plugin

Overview

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Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Optimize conversion rates

Boost on-site SEO

No coding required

Unlimited sidebars

User-friendly management

About this plugin

Author: Freemius
Version: 3.20
Last updated: 27-05-2024
WordPress version: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: 7.1
Languages: English (Canada), English (UK) [+4]
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

Content Aware Sidebars is the top plugin for managing WordPress sidebars, offering an extensive set of features designed to enhance user engagement and site optimization without the need for coding. This powerful tool allows users to create custom widget areas tailored to specific conditions, such as post types, categories, authors, page templates, and even language settings. With its intuitive interface, users can easily show or hide widgets on any page, replace theme sidebars, and combine multiple display conditions to target specific content. Additional features include the ability to schedule sidebars, quickly activate or deactivate widget areas, and manage widgets efficiently with live search and split-screen functionality. The plugin seamlessly integrates with popular WordPress plugins like WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and WPML, providing even greater customization options. Upgrading to Content Aware Sidebars Pro unlocks advanced functionalities such as sticky sidebars, widget areas after paragraphs, automatic widget backups, and user visibility controls, making it a comprehensive solution for optimizing WordPress websites.

Show or Hide Widgets on Any Page

  • Replace theme sidebars based on various conditions.
  • Insert widget areas with shortcodes.
  • Supports a wide range of display conditions including posts, pages, custom post types, and more.
  • Combine conditions to target specific content.

Add Unlimited Sidebars & Widget Areas

  • Create custom sidebars for posts, pages, categories, and more without coding.
  • Does not slow down your site even with many custom sidebars.
  • Quickly add or select widget areas while editing posts or pages.

Schedule & Disable Custom Sidebars

  • Set start and end dates for widget areas using the All-in-one Sidebar Manager.
  • Instantly activate or deactivate widget areas with 1-Click Sidebar Activation.

The Most User-friendly Widget Manager

  • Live Search helps find widgets instantly.
  • Smart split-screen makes managing widgets and sidebars easy.
  • Enhanced Widget Manager adds a turquoise line to identify custom sidebars.

Rating and reviews

4.9

Rating summary

716

Reviews

40K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the WordPress plugin for its ease of use, flexibility, and intuitive setup, even for complex customizations like conditional sidebars. It allows seamless adjustments to sidebar content, enhancing user experience and SEO and managing different widgets across various pages. Users commend its reliability and excellent customer support, making it a time-saving tool that works effectively out-of-the-box. However, some drawbacks include its annual subscription cost, occasional complexity in setup, and limited free version functionality once the premium subscription lapses. Some users experienced problems with specific integrations, like BuddyPress, and found the uninstallation process challenging. Despite these issues, the plugin remains highly regarded.
thedavinator

thedavinator

13 Jul, 2024

Very helpful – thanks so much.
chezzicatt

chezzicatt

09 Jul, 2024

Awesome plug in. Works great, saving me time and frustration!
net

net

01 Jun, 2024

Simple, fast and intuitive. Recommended!
estacey2013

estacey2013

06 May, 2024

I invested in this plugin a long time ago… and let my license lapse ( it’s not worth $49 a year compared to several other plugins )… and once you’re on their list.. it appears that you cannot use their FREE VERSION again! (Their system checks and just tells you, to ‘renew’ your $49 SUBSCRIPTION) I hate Subscription ware! .. always try to just buy a LIFETIME for a GOOD plugin and avoid the .. Renew at FULL PRICE scheme. All I get is a DARKENED FROZEN SCREEN… and a NAG to purchase the Premium Version! Why this plugin is so popular and expensive is AMAZING to me! I’m glad others find it so. Can’t give ZERO Stars! This topic was modified 2 months, 3 weeks ago by estacey2013. This topic was modified 2 months, 2 weeks ago by estacey2013. Reason: Price This topic was modified 2 months, 2 weeks ago by estacey2013.
bouwspecialist

bouwspecialist

13 Apr, 2024

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but this plugin truly deserves a 5-star rating. From installation to full operation, everything has been seamless. What really stands out is the customer support team; they’re knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly responsive, making sure that any issue is resolved promptly. The plugin itself is well-designed, intuitive, and packed with all the features I needed to enhance my project. I highly recommend this plugin to anyone looking for reliability and great customer service. Truly a game changer in its field!

FAQ

Do I need to know widget logic PHP code?

Will this sidebar plugin work with my theme?

Can I really display sidebars and widget areas on any page?

Will CAS work with block-based Widgets?

Will this plugin work with page builders?

How can I report security bugs?

I have other questions, can you help?

Can I schedule and disable custom sidebars?