WPRentals includes several default widget areas where you can add WordPress widgets, WPRentals widgets, or widgets from third-party plugins.
You can use sidebars for pages, posts, footer columns, top bar areas, owner pages, splash pages, and custom page layouts.
Default WPRentals Sidebar and Widget Areas
By default, WPRentals includes the following widget areas:
- Primary Widget Area
- Secondary Widget Area
- First Footer Widget Area
- Second Footer Widget Area
- Third Footer Widget Area
- Top Bar Left Widget Area
- Top Bar Right Widget Area
- Owner Page Widget Area
- Splash Page Left Widget Area
- Splash Page Right Widget Area
Sidebar Types Explained
Primary and Secondary Widget Areas
These are the main WordPress sidebar areas used on pages, posts, and other layouts that support a sidebar.
Footer Widget Areas
These widget areas are used for footer columns.
Top Bar Widget Areas
These widget areas are used in the top bar section, if the top bar is enabled.
Owner Page and Splash Page Widget Areas
These widget areas are used only in their specific theme sections, such as owner pages or splash page layouts.
Classic Widgets Plugin
This help is based on the WordPress Classic Widgets interface.
If your WordPress installation uses the block-based widget editor and you prefer the classic drag-and-drop widget screen, you can install the Classic Widgets plugin.
How to Add Widgets to a Sidebar
WPRentals includes several built-in widgets, and you can also use default WordPress widgets or widgets added by third-party plugins.
To add widgets:
- Go to Admin > Appearance > Widgets.
- Select the widget you want to use.
- Add it to the sidebar or widget area where you want it to appear.
- Use drag and drop to reorder widgets inside the sidebar.
- Save the widget area.
How to Create a New Sidebar
Besides the default Primary and Secondary sidebars, you can create custom sidebars and assign them to individual pages or posts.
To create a new sidebar:
- Go to Appearance > Sidebars.
- Click + Add Sidebar.
- Add a name for the new sidebar.
- Save the sidebar.
After creating the sidebar, go to Appearance > Widgets and add the widgets you want to show in that sidebar.
How to Change the Sidebar for a Page or Post
You can choose which sidebar appears on each page or post.
To change the sidebar:
- Edit the page or post.
- Go to Sidebar Settings.
- Choose the sidebar position.
- Select which sidebar should display.
- Update the page or post.
Available sidebar positions:
- Right – default position
- Left
- None – no sidebar
A custom sidebar must be created first from Appearance > Sidebars. Then it can be selected in the page or post sidebar settings.
Sidebar Settings for Property Taxonomies and Categories
You can also manage sidebar layout for property taxonomy and category pages.
These options apply to the standard taxonomy layout.
Go to:
Theme Options > General > List & Sidebar Appearance
From there, you can change the sidebar type and position used for property taxonomy pages.
Property Taxonomies / Categories
How to Enable Sticky Sidebar
The sticky sidebar option keeps the sidebar visible while users scroll on pages where a sidebar is displayed.
To enable or disable sticky sidebar, go to:
Theme Options > General > List & Sidebar Appearance
Find the option Enable Sticky Sidebar for All Pages.
- Set it to YES to enable sticky sidebar.
- Set it to NO to disable sticky sidebar.
Related Help
Summary
- WPRentals includes several default sidebar and widget areas.
- You can add widgets from Appearance > Widgets.
- You can create custom sidebars from Appearance > Sidebars.
- You can assign a different sidebar per page or post from the page/post sidebar settings.
- Property taxonomy sidebar settings are managed from Theme Options > General > List & Sidebar Appearance.
- Sticky sidebar can also be enabled from Theme Options > General > List & Sidebar Appearance.