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OceanWP Side Panel

by OceanWPv2.2.5Unlimited sites

OceanWP Side Panel is a WordPress plugin from OceanWP that adds a responsive panel sliding in from the left or right of the screen.

Product facts

Version
2.2.5
Released
14 September 2026
Type
Plugin
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan, or $3.49 / year on its own

Overview

Some sites have more to show than a page can hold: a newsletter form, product filters, social widgets or a promotion. Putting everything in the main layout makes pages crowded. OceanWP Side Panel moves that extra content into a panel that stays out of the way until a visitor opens it.

You choose which widgets go inside, and you can swap the contents for a template built in OceanWP's My Library. The panel can slide from either side, take a custom width and show an overlay behind it. Breakpoint controls let you hide or show it on different screen sizes, so it fits sites built on OceanWP themes.

Features

  • Widgets inside the panel: Place your preferred WordPress widgets in the side panel to show extra content, such as a signup form or social links, without adding clutter to the main page layout.
  • Customizable opening button: Pick from several icon options and add your own text, so the button that opens the panel matches the branding and style of your site.
  • Adjustable width and position: Set a custom width for the panel and choose whether it slides in from the left or the right side of the screen to suit your layout.
  • Overlay display option: Add an overlay when the panel opens so attention stays on the panel content. This gives visitors a focused view of whatever you placed inside.
  • Close button controls: Show or hide the close button and edit its text, which lets you balance usability with a clean look in the panel.
  • Panel and button colors: Adjust the colors of both the panel and its button so they fit the color scheme and branding already used across your website.
  • Responsive behavior: The panel works across devices, with scroll handling and breakpoint controls that let you hide or show it depending on the screen size.
  • Templates and shortcodes: Replace the panel content with templates made in OceanWP's My Library, and use shortcodes to place the opening button anywhere on your site.

Best for

  • Sites built on OceanWP themes
  • Store owners who want filters or promotions off the main page
  • Developers building custom slide-in menus and widget areas

Changelog

Version 2.2.5 — 14 September 2026

  • Improved Customizer: Custom Templates: Gutenberg template processing and rendering.

Earlier versions

  • 2.2.4 (18 August 2026): 1 new, 1 improved
  • 2.2.3 (20 May 2026): 1 improved
  • 2.2.2 (19 May 2025): 1 improved

FAQ

Is OceanWP Side Panel free?

The code of OceanWP Side Panel is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of OceanWP Side Panel gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of OceanWP Side Panel is this?

Version 2.2.5, released 14 September 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update OceanWP Side Panel?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of OceanWP Side Panel for you.