Description

Built on OceanWP, the Side Panel addon adds a button-triggered off-canvas sidebar area to the theme, designed to display widgets, menus, and supporting content without taking up space in the page’s main layout. The extension helps those who already use OceanWP and want to add extra navigation, shortcuts, or supplementary information in a collapsible interface, keeping the experience cleaner on desktops and mobile devices.

Key Side Panel Features

  • Collapsible side panel
    Creates a button-triggered off-canvas area in the layout.
  • Widget area
    Allows you to place WordPress widgets inside the side panel.
  • Supporting content
    Displays menus, shortcuts, or informational blocks outside the main page.
  • OceanWP integration
    Works as an additional extension within the theme’s ecosystem.
  • Responsive use
    Adapts the side panel for navigation on smaller screens.

Benefits of Side Panel

  • Cleaner layout
    Removes secondary elements from the main screen without hiding them completely.
  • More convenient navigation
    Centralizes shortcuts and extra menus in an easy-to-open area.
  • More visual space
    Preserves the main content while keeping information accessible.
  • Theme expansion
    Adds a functional layer to OceanWP without changing the existing structure.

Who Is Side Panel Recommended For?

  • Those who use OceanWP and want to add side navigation without changing the main layout.
  • Sites with extensive menus that need to organize shortcuts in a collapsible area.
  • Those who want to display widgets, links, and secondary information in a discreet panel.

How to Download Side Panel

Side Panel is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate it. Keep OceanWP active for the extension to work properly.

Side Panel expands the use of OceanWP by creating a dedicated sidebar area for supporting content, without requiring pages to be rebuilt. For sites that need to balance navigation, widgets, and extra information, the addon brings these elements together in an actionable panel, reducing visual clutter and maintaining quick access to everything that complements the visitor’s journey.

Frequently asked questions

Is OceanWP Side Panel GPL-licensed?

Yes. OceanWP Side Panel is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use OceanWP Side Panel on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install OceanWP Side Panel on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does OceanWP Side Panel cost at Ultrapack?

OceanWP Side Panel costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does OceanWP Side Panel include updates?

Yes. The current version of OceanWP Side Panel is 2.2.5, published at Ultrapack on Sep 14, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is OceanWP Side Panel scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of OceanWP Side Panel goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin OceanWP Side Panel?

Requires WordPress 5.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.