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Menu Item Duplicator

By mathieuhays

Site Administration & Utilities / Post/Page Duplication

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Menu Item Duplicator Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily duplicate menu items and their sub-elements in WordPress menus. Streamline your navigation setup with this simple tool.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 duplicate a menu item, sub-items included in Appearance > Menus.

Comparing to Alternatives

Menu Item Duplicator is one of several plugins designed to simplify menu management by duplicating menu items. It competes with a variety of alternatives that offer similar functionality, each with their own unique features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Saves significant time duplicating menu items on large sites.
Simple and effective user interface.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Highly rated by a majority of users.

Weaknesses

Some users report the duplicate button does not work consistently.
Duplicated items with parent menus are placed outside the parent node, requiring manual repositioning.
Limited functionality compared to some alternatives with more features.
No pro version or advanced support options available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews, the plugin has a majority of positive feedback but also a notable portion of users experiencing issues. About 30% of ratings are 1 or 2 stars, indicating some reliability concerns.

Positive highlights

"MADE ME SAVE HOURS OF WORK!! THANK YOU" - Kenelli
"Simple but really, really effective!" - markxkr
"Should be part of WordPress. Being able to duplicate menu items for large sites/menus is so necessary and this has saved hours of work!" - markxkr

Common complaints

Plugin does not work when clicking the duplicate button.
Duplicated items with parent menus are placed outside the parent node, requiring manual repositioning.
Duplication fails to occur despite attempts.
No feedback or action occurs after clicking duplicate.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent duplication functionality reported by some users.
Placement of duplicated items can disrupt menu structure.
Lack of advanced features or customization options.
No official support or updates for pro features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, free solution to duplicate menu items quickly, especially on large sites where manual duplication would be time-consuming.

Not ideal for

Users requiring guaranteed flawless duplication with complex menu hierarchies or those needing advanced features and dedicated support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core functionality of duplicating menu items, which is sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Menu Item Duplicator is a useful and time-saving plugin for duplicating menu items, especially appreciated by users managing large menus. It is simple, effective, and free, with no known security issues, making it a solid choice for basic duplication needs.

However, some users experience functionality issues such as the duplicate button not working or duplicated items being misplaced outside parent menus. Those needing more robust features or flawless duplication might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it offers good value for users seeking a straightforward duplication tool.