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Menu Image, Icons made easy

By Rui Guerreiro

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Menu Image, Icons made easy Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add images or icons to your WordPress menu items. Control their position and size for enhanced navigation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 123+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.6 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to easily add an image or icon to your menu items, creating a more visually appealing website menu.

You can control the position of the image or icon, choosing to place it before, after, above, or below the menu item title. The Menu Image plugin offers various features, including the ability to hide the title and show only the image or icon.

With options for FontAwesome and DashIcons, you can customize your menu items further. Premium features include converting menu items into call-to-action buttons, adding count bubbles, and notification badges. Color customization and mobile device settings are also available.

Comparing to Alternatives

Menu Image, Icons made easy is a straightforward plugin for adding images to WordPress menus, standing out for its simplicity and ease of use compared to other similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Menu Image, Icons made easy

Strengths

Simple and easy to set up for adding images to menus.
Works reliably for desktop menu images.
Offers a pro version with additional features.
Good support as noted by users.

Weaknesses

Persistent upgrade messages in the admin area can be intrusive.
Mobile menu support is lacking, especially for hiding menu titles.
Images do not scale automatically and display at full size.
Requires saving each menu item before adding images, which can be tedious.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's effectiveness and some usability frustrations.

Positive highlights

"Works really well" - Steve Mosby
"Best plugin so far" with "top-notch" support - Stefan Pejcic
"Easy to set up" and the only one that worked for me - demoos
Reliable image addition to menus - accumind

Common complaints

Persistent upgrade prompts in admin area.
Does not work well on mobile menus; menu titles cannot be hidden alongside images.
Images do not scale and appear full size.
Difficulties uninstalling reported by one user.

Weaknesses

Mobile menu image and title display issues.
Annoying repeated upgrade messages.
No automatic image scaling.
Some users find the interface cumbersome due to saving requirements.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple and effective way to add images to desktop WordPress menus without complex features.

Not ideal for

Those needing robust mobile menu image support or automatic image scaling, or who dislike frequent upgrade prompts in the admin area.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows adding images to menu items with basic functionality suitable for desktop menus.

Pro version (19 - 89 USD / year)

The pro version typically offers enhanced features such as more image customization options, better mobile support, and removal of upgrade prompts.

Final Verdict

Menu Image, Icons made easy is a practical plugin for users wanting to add images to their WordPress menus with minimal setup, especially on desktop.

However, its mobile support limitations and persistent upgrade messages may detract from the experience for some users, so consider your specific needs before choosing this plugin.