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User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility

By Daniel Iser

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control menu visibility based on user roles. Show user details in the menu and add login/logout links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.2/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1275+ reviews)

Active Installations

80,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

User Menus is the perfect plugin for websites that have logged in users.

The plugin gives you more control over your nav menu by allowing you to apply visibility controls to menu items e.g., who can see each menu item (everyone, logged out users, logged in users, specific user roles).

It also enables you to display logged in user information in the navigation menu e.g., 'Hello, John Doe'.

Lastly, the plugin allows you to add login, register, and logout links to your menu.

User Menus allows you to display menu items to everyone or restrict them to specific user roles. You can show a logged in user's avatar, username, first name, last name, display name, nickname, and email in the menu. Additionally, you can add a logout link, register link, and login link with optional redirect settings.

Includes a custom Menu Importer that will allow migrating User Menus data with the normal menu export/import.

User Menus is built by the Code Atlantic team, who create high-quality WordPress plugins that help you grow your WordPress sites.

Comparing to Alternatives

User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility stands out as a straightforward solution for controlling menu visibility based on user roles and login status. While there are few direct competitors, this plugin offers a focused feature set.

Top alternatives

User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility

Strengths

Simple and intuitive interface for menu visibility control
Stable and reliable performance as reported by users
Effectively adapts navigation menus based on user login status
Lightweight with minimal configuration required

Weaknesses

Limited to menu visibility features without extended customization
No pro version available to unlock advanced capabilities
Lacks integration with other complex user management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights satisfaction with the plugin's reliability and ease of use, with very few complaints noted.

Positive highlights

'Läuft stabil und sehr gut.' – cagno0di
'Perfect work. Thank You.' – bgrgroup
'Works perfectly without any fuss.' – bonsey61
'Simple and functional' – aeawebmaster
'Great plugin.' – Matthias Öman

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features beyond basic menu visibility
No premium support or additional modules available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for website owners who need a simple and effective way to control navigation menu visibility based on user roles or login status without complex setup.

Not ideal for

It is not suitable for users seeking advanced menu customization, integration with other user management systems, or premium support options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features necessary to control menu visibility based on user login status and roles, providing good value for basic needs.

Final Verdict

User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin that effectively manages menu visibility for different user roles and login states.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it delivers solid performance for users needing straightforward menu control without complexity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility plugin.

menu visibility

user roles

nav menu

Screenshots

FAQ

To setup the plugin, go to /wp-admin/ > Appearance > Menus.
Add a menu item or choose an existing one to edit the User Menus settings.
To see the User Menus settings, expand the menu item that you chose in the Menu structure panel.
Select Everyone, Logged Out Users, or Logged In Users from the Who can see this link? dropdown.
Logged In Users: The Choose which roles can see this link radio button is selected by default. If no roles are selected, all roles can see the menu item by default. Once a role is checked, then only checked roles can see the menu item.
Logged In Users: The Choose which roles won’t see this link radio button is not selected by default. If no roles are selected, all roles still have visibility to the menu item by default. Once a role is checked, then only checked roles won’t see the menu item.
To show a logged in user’s information in a menu item, make a menu item only visible to logged in users. Click the grey arrow button to add a user tag (username, first_name, last_name, nickname, display_name, email) to the menu item label.
To add a login or logout link to your menu, expand the User Links under the Add menu items panel, check Login or Logout, then click Add to Menu.