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title: "How to Replace Specific Posts’ Sidebar Content Using a Kadence Element"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/theme/replace-post-sidebar/"
description: "This guide explains how to use the Hooked Elements feature in Kadence Theme Kit Pro to replace the sidebar content for posts within specific categories or taxon…"
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area: "Kadence Theme"
date: "2025-10-21"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
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# How to Replace Specific Posts’ Sidebar Content Using a Kadence Element

This guide explains how to use the **Hooked Elements** feature in **Kadence Theme Kit Pro** to replace the sidebar content for posts within specific categories or taxonomies. If you aren’t familiar with Kadence Elements, refer to our document on [How to Use Element Hooks](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/theme/use-element-hooks/).

**Note**: Make sure that your Posts are using a Sidebar Layout. Go to the *Kadence Theme’s Customize > Posts/Pages Layout > Single Post Layout* settings to confirm that. If they’re not using a sidebar layout, the element will not replace anything.

## Create a New Hooked Element

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Kadence → Elements.
2. Click *Add New* and select Element Type: **Template** or **Content Section**.
3. Give your new element a descriptive name, such as Custom Sidebar for Category X and Tag X.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1.png-1536×756-2025-10-21-at-12.06.05-PM-1024x503-1.jpg)## Add Sidebar Content

You can add blocks to compose the intended sidebar content for the posts under a specific group(s). Format and style the content to match your design preferences.

## **Configure Placement Settings**

1. In the **Element Settings** panel, locate **Placement Settings**.
2. Under **Placement**, select **Replace Sidebar**. This ensures that your element replaces the default sidebar area on the designated posts.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Edit-Element-Sidebar-replacement-‹-Karla-—-WordPress-2025-10-21-at-12.11.48-PM-1024x377-1.jpg)## Configure Display Settings

1. In the **Display Settings** section, set **Display On** to **Single Posts**.
2. Under **Show On**, select the specific taxonomy or category where the custom sidebar should appear.

For example, choose a particular **Category** or **Tag** if you only want the sidebar replaced for posts in those groups.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Edit-Element-Sidebar-replacement-‹-Karla-—-WordPress-2025-10-21-at-12.14.41-PM-428x1024-1.jpg)## Publish

After you design your element, publish it to replace the sidebar contents of your posts.