[Pro] Creating Custom Sidebars in Botiga
Want to show a different sidebar on specific pages of your site? The Custom Sidebars module in Botiga Pro lets you create unlimited sidebars and assign each one to specific pages, products, or categories using display conditions.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create and configure custom sidebars in Botiga Pro.
Before you get started, make sure you’ve installed and activated the Botiga theme on your WordPress site. If you’re using features from Botiga Pro, ensure that both the Botiga theme and the Botiga Pro plugin are installed and active. This feature requires Botiga Pro.
Activating the Custom Sidebars Module
Custom Sidebars is bundled as a module in Botiga Pro, so you’ll need to enable it first. From your WordPress admin, go to Appearance >> Theme Dashboard and activate the Custom Sidebars module.
Creating a Custom Sidebar
Once the module is enabled, new options appear in the Customizer. Go to Appearance >> Customize >> General >> Sidebar to access them.
Enter a name for your sidebar and click Add New Sidebar. Then click the cog icon to set its Display Conditions. Each sidebar can have its own conditions, so you can show a specific sidebar only on a single product page, a category archive, or any other section of your site.
For a full breakdown of how display conditions work, check out our guide on using display conditions in Botiga.
Adding Widgets to Your Sidebar
Once you’ve saved your Customizer settings, your custom sidebars will appear in Appearance >> Widgets. From there, drag and drop widgets into each sidebar just like with the default sidebar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about custom sidebars in Botiga Pro.
How many custom sidebars can I create?
There’s no limit. You can create as many custom sidebars as your site needs and assign each one to different pages with display conditions.
Can I use a custom sidebar on a single product page?
Yes. When setting display conditions for your sidebar, choose the specific product or product category you want the sidebar to appear on.
What happens if my page matches more than one sidebar’s conditions?
The sidebar listed higher in the Customizer takes priority. Reorder your sidebars in the Customizer to control which one shows up when conditions overlap.
That’s it! You’ve successfully created and configured custom sidebars in Botiga Pro.
Next, would you like to fine-tune where your sidebars appear? Check out our guide on using display conditions in Botiga to learn more.