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WP Sticky Sidebar – Floating Sidebar On Scroll for Any Theme

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WP Sticky Sidebar – Floating Sidebar On Scroll for Any Theme Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Sticky Sidebar keeps your sidebar menu visible while scrolling. It enhances navigation and reduces bounce rates by making the sidebar always accessible.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.21/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 152+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Sticky Sidebar plugin will make your floating sidebar menu visible at all times, making it permanently visible while scrolling. The biggest problem with default sidebars is that they can be seen only when the user is in a particular viewport where the sidebar appears. So what is wrong with that? The biggest problem is that your visitors can’t navigate easily from anywhere on the site using the sidebar menu, and in many cases your bounce rate will skyrocket because you will find that your website’s visitors are leaving the site because they did not find what they were looking for.

Once you install the plugin, your fixed sidebar menu will always be visible, and this will increase your website's usability, accessibility and therefore will increase your general conversion rate. If you want to change the CSS style, disable on scroll down or disable on specific pages, check out the Pro version.

Your floating sidebar menu will help your visitors navigate easily through your site. Allow your visitors to find the page they were looking for and reduce bounce rate. The plugin is super easy to install and usually will work out of the box.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Sticky Sidebar offers a straightforward solution for adding floating sidebars on scroll, focusing on simplicity and effectiveness compared to other sidebar plugins.

Top alternatives

WP Sticky Sidebar – Floating Sidebar On Scroll for Any Theme

Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup
Works well across various themes
Lightweight without unnecessary features
Provides smooth floating sidebar functionality

Weaknesses

Limited to activating on one sidebar in free version
Lacks advanced customization options
Some users report it not meeting expectations

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some users express dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

'Helpful and easy to use' - iotq
'Very simple and effective plugin' - nicoruesch
'Works well, great support' - bealemj
'Good product, good service' - bealemj
'Very good' - bpmbook

Common complaints

Only activates on one sidebar in free version
Some users find it not worth the money
Limited features in free version

Weaknesses

Lacks multi-sidebar support without upgrade
Some users report poor value for cost

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight plugin to add a floating sidebar effect without complex features.

Not ideal for

Those needing multi-sidebar support or advanced customization may find this plugin limiting without the pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic floating sidebar functionality with activation limited to one sidebar.

Pro version

Offers multi-sidebar support, advanced customization options, and enhanced features for more control over sidebar behavior.

Final Verdict

WP Sticky Sidebar is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin for adding floating sidebars, ideal for users who want straightforward functionality without bloat.

While the free version is limited, the pro upgrade provides valuable features for those needing more flexibility and control.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Sticky Sidebar – Floating Sidebar On Scroll for Any Theme plugin.

Fixed Sidebar

Floating Sidebar

Sticky Sidebar

Screenshots

FAQ

So this depends on which theme you use, examine the code (Firefox: right click on sidebar and ”Inspect Element”; Chrome: right click on sidebar than select “Inspect”) and find element in which sidebar is situated. This element have some class or id, and that’s the Sticky Class we need. If using class than don’t forget to ad dot (.) in front of class name, or hash (#) in front of id name.