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WP PlugIndex currently records Sidebar Diff Revisions Viewer version 1.0.2 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.
Overview
About this plugin
Sidebar Diff brings revision comparisons directly into the editor so you don’t have to leave your flow.
Always-visible panel in the editor sidebar
Live comparison of your current edits vs. last saved copy
Optionally compare against any revision from the dropdown
Per-block grouping with per-paragraph highlights (insertions and deletions)
Zero front‑end impact; editor-only assets
Improved diff highlighting with color-coded line indicators
Dark mode support for WordPress 6.8+ compatibility
Responsive design optimized for different screen sizes
Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+D/Cmd+D) to toggle diff panel quickly
Performance optimizations with lazy loading and debounced calculations
, PublishPress Revisions) provide queues and separate compare screens. Sidebar Diff embeds an always-visible diff inspector inside the editor sidebar for continuous awareness.
Privacy
The plugin does not transmit data to third parties, set cookies, or track users. Editor-only scripts run for logged-in users with edit capabilities.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
block editor
compare
diff
revisions
workflow
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.4 · PHP 8.1
Update activity2 Oct 20251y ago
“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.
Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
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