How to Add WordPress Widgets to Your Left or Right Sidebar
- April 28, 2021
- Zakaria Babu
- Themes, Widgets
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Adding WordPress widgets to the left or right sidebar of your website can be done using the following steps:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to “Appearance” and click on “Widgets.” This will open the Widgets page.
- On the Widgets page, you will see a list of available widgets on the left side, and on the right side, you will see the different widget areas or sidebars available on your theme.
- Locate the widget you want to add to the left or right sidebar. You can expand widget areas by clicking on the arrow icon next to their names.
- To add a widget, simply drag and drop it from the list of available widgets to the desired sidebar on the right. For example, to add a widget to the left sidebar, drag it to the widget area labeled “Left Sidebar” or similar.
- Configure the widget settings if required. Depending on the widget, you may have options to customize its appearance or functionality.
- Save the changes by clicking the “Save” button.
- Preview your website to see the added widget in the left or right sidebar. You can also visit your actual website to view the changes.
- Repeat the process to add more widgets to the desired sidebar or to different sidebars on your theme.
Note: The availability of left and right sidebars or widget areas may vary depending on your WordPress theme. Some themes may only have one sidebar, while others may offer multiple widget areas. Additionally, you can check the theme documentation or customization options to enable or disable specific sidebars if needed.
By following these steps, you can easily add WordPress widgets to the left or right sidebar of your website and customize your site’s layout and functionality.