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Widgets in Menu for WordPress

By Saurabh

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Widgets in Menu for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add widgets to WordPress navigation menus easily. Customize your menu with various widgets for enhanced functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to add widgets in WordPress navigation menus through a custom widget area and an extra box in the menu edit screen.

It is important to have some CSS skills for the widgets to display properly in navigation menus.

For usage instructions, you can view the screenshots provided. The source code is available on GitHub, and contributions are always welcome.

Most documentation is inline, and the hooks (actions and filters) are documented in the Other Notes section. You can also find useful information in the FAQ section.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widgets in Menu for WordPress is a unique plugin that allows users to add widgets directly into navigation menus, a feature not commonly found in many other plugins.

Top alternatives

Widgets in Menu for WordPress

Strengths

Enables adding any widget to menus easily.
Simple and straightforward to use.
Compatible with multiple WordPress versions up to 5.2.2.
Enhances menu functionality without complex setup.

Weaknesses

Limited updates may affect compatibility with latest WordPress versions.
No official pro version or advanced features.
Some users report issues with newer WordPress versions.
Lacks extensive customization options compared to other menu plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some compatibility issues are noted.

Positive highlights

"This worked great for the work-around we were trying to accomplish!" - JuewelsO
"Simple, perfect. Thank you!" - senorsam
"One of the best plugins I've ever known. Simply and easily it's possible to put anything in the menus." - sergiobaltimore
"Seems to be working beautifully in 5.2.2!" - ecv80
"Great utility and especially graceful when paired with PHP & HTML snippet injectors." - Vox

Common complaints

Does not work on WordPress version 5.1.1 for some users.
Limited support for latest WordPress versions.
No advanced features or premium support.
Occasional compatibility issues reported.

Weaknesses

Lack of updates may cause future compatibility problems.
No pro version limits feature expansion.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple and effective way to add widgets to their WordPress menus without complex configurations.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced menu customization features or guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to add any widget to navigation menus, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Widgets in Menu for WordPress offers a straightforward solution for integrating widgets into menus, praised for its simplicity and effectiveness by many users.

However, limited updates and lack of a pro version may restrict its use for those requiring advanced features or compatibility with the latest WordPress releases.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Widgets in Menu for WordPress plugin.

widgets in menu

navigation menus

custom widgets

Screenshots

FAQ

Install the plugin from the ‘Plugins’ section in your dashboard (Go to Plugins > Add New > Search and search for Widgets in Menu for WordPress).
Alternatively, you can download the plugin from the repository. Unzip it and upload it to the plugins folder of your WordPress installation (wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation).
Activate it through the ‘Plugins’ section.