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Sidebar for WPBakery Page Builder

Enhance WPBakery Page Builder experience with user-friendly sidebar for navigation, page structure and customizable settings.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version2.5.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.4 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update28 Aug 20262mo ago
Active installations10Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 3 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Sidebar for WPBakery Page Builder version 2.5.1 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Take your WPBakery Page Builder workflow to the next level with a modern, customizable sidebar designed for faster navigation and smoother editing.

This lightweight plugin adds a persistent sidebar with navigation and panels, giving you instant access to WPBakery elements, settings, and page structure—without blocking your content or cluttering the editor.

No more dragging, resizing, or hunting for options—everything you need stays neatly organized in one place.

With simple controls and flexible settings, you can tailor the sidebar to match your workflow. Whether you want a compact layout, resizable panels, or a cleaner editor interface, this plugin makes WPBakery easier and more efficient to use.

Perfect for designers, developers, and content creators who want to boost productivity and enjoy a cleaner WPBakery editing experience.

Features

  • Persistent sidebar navigation bar for quick access to WPBakery panels
  • Panels displayed as a sidebar for easy access to settings and tools
  • Resizable sidebar width for a personalized layout
  • Dismissible notifications for a distraction-free interface
  • Scroll directly to selected elements in the Edit Form panel
  • Add a first found element on Enter
  • Customizable settings page to adjust sidebar appearance and behavior:
  • Hide element descriptions in the Add Element panel
  • Reduce spacing between elements for a compact view
  • Optimize field size and spacing in the Edit Form/Settings panel
  • Choose whether the page view area shrinks when the sidebar is open
  • Option to position the sidebar on the right side
  • Page Structure panel for a clear overview of your page layout
  • Option to set theme for the Frontend editor interface (light/dark)

Requirements

  • WPBakery Page Builder 8.0 or later
  • PHP 7.0 or later
  • WordPress 6.4 or later

Contribute

This plugin is open-source! You can contribute, report issues, or suggest improvements on GitHub:

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • wpbakery extension
  • wpbakery page builder
  • wpbakery extensions
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.4 · PHP 7.0
Update activity28 Aug 20262mo ago

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