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Ocean Side Panel
Ocean Side Panel is a WordPress plugin by OceanWP that adds a responsive side panel to sites running the OceanWP theme. The panel slides in from the left or right and holds widgets or saved templates, so extra content stays one click away without crowding your main pages.
Install this firstPlease install the Ocean EXtra Plugin from here to Activate OceanWP Products
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- 2.2.5
- Released
- Sep 14, 2026
- Developer
- OceanWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- OceanWP
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Ocean Side Panel 2.2.5
Version 2.2.5 · Sep 14, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedCustomizer: Custom Templates: Gutenberg template processing and rendering.
What it does
Many sites have content that visitors need now and then, such as a newsletter signup form, product filters or social links, but that would clutter a page if it sat there all the time. This plugin moves that content into a panel that opens from the side of the screen. Visitors click an opening button, the panel slides in, and they can close it again when they are done. Your main layout stays clean while the extra material remains easy to reach.
Setup happens through the OceanWP theme, which the plugin requires. You fill the panel with standard WordPress widgets, or replace its content with a template built in OceanWP's My Library, including templates made with the block editor. From there you choose the side it opens from, its width, colors, overlay and close button behavior. Breakpoint controls let you hide or show the panel on different screen sizes, and a shortcode lets you place the opening button anywhere on your site.
Best for
- Site owners already building with the OceanWP theme
- Online stores wanting product filters in a slide-out panel
- Blogs that want signup forms or social links tucked aside
Features
Widgets inside the panel
Place your usual WordPress widgets in the side panel to show menus, forms, filters or other content without adding it to the main page layout.
Custom opening button
Pick from several icon options and add your own text to the button that opens the panel, so it matches the look of your site.
Left or right position
Set the panel to slide in from either the left or the right side of the screen, depending on what suits your layout.
Adjustable width and colors
Choose a custom width for the panel and set colors for both the panel and its button to fit your site's color scheme.
Overlay and close button
Add an overlay behind the open panel to focus attention on it, and decide whether the close button shows and what text it uses.
Responsive breakpoint controls
Use breakpoint settings to hide or show the panel on certain screen sizes, with scroll handling built in for mobile visitors.
My Library templates
Replace the panel's content with a template created in OceanWP's My Library, giving you full control over the layout inside the panel.
Shortcode button placement
Add the opening button anywhere on your site with a customizable shortcode, so the panel can be triggered from content areas as well.
Ocean Side Panel older versions
- 2.2.4Aug 191 new, 1 improvement
- 2.2.3May 201 improvement
- 2.2.2May 20, 20251 improvement
- 2.2.1Dec 18, 2024
- 2.1.2Oct 13, 2024
- 2.1.1Sep 17, 2024
- 2.1.0Sep 7, 2023
- 2.0.7May 23, 2023
- 2.0.6Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Ocean Side Panel
Do I need the OceanWP theme to use this plugin?
Yes. The plugin is an extension for the OceanWP theme and requires it to be active. Its settings and template features, including the My Library integration, are built around OceanWP.
What kind of content can I put in the side panel?
You can add standard WordPress widgets, such as menus, forms or social widgets, or replace the panel content entirely with a template from OceanWP's My Library. Templates made with the block editor are supported too.
Can I hide the side panel on mobile devices?
Yes. Breakpoint controls let you choose whether the panel shows or hides at certain screen sizes, so you can keep it on desktop and turn it off on smaller screens, or the other way around.
Can the panel be opened from somewhere other than the default button?
Yes. A customizable shortcode lets you place the opening button anywhere on your site, such as inside page content, in addition to customizing the default button's icon and text.
Is Ocean Side Panel free?
The code of Ocean Side Panel is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Ocean Side Panel is this?
Version 2.2.5, released Sep 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Ocean Side Panel?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Ocean Side Panel automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Ocean Side Panel need?
Ocean Side Panel needs OceanWP installed and active.
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