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Better Menu Widget

By Tracey Holinka

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Better Menu Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

Better Menu Widget allows for easy customization of menu widgets with CSS styles and a heading link.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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 is no longer under active development. With all the improvements to WordPress the need for this plugin has long passed. It will still work but no improvements will be made.

A Custom Menu widget that adds a custom URL to the widget title and adds a custom CSS class. The default custom menu CSS class is sub-menu and it is applied to the

Based on the core WordPress Custom Menu widget.

Options include a custom title URL and a custom CSS class.

Comparing to Alternatives

Better Menu Widget offers a straightforward menu enhancement with some competition from similar plugins that provide alternative approaches to menu customization.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Improves menu display beyond default options
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
No known security vulnerabilities
Positive user feedback on functionality

Weaknesses

Limited advanced customization features
No pro version with extended capabilities
Some users find it similar to the default menu widget
Small user base with limited reviews

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews, the plugin is generally well-received though there is a notable minority expressing dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Working very well, thank you." — Richard Leishman
Users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness
No reported issues with security or stability
Lightweight and easy to integrate

Common complaints

Menu appearance is similar to the default WordPress menu widget

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
Limited feedback and community support
No updates noted since 2019

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight menu widget that improves slightly on the default WordPress menu without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for extensive menu customization or advanced styling options, or users who want a plugin with active development and a larger user community.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic menu widget enhancements with no additional cost.

Final Verdict

Better Menu Widget is a straightforward and lightweight plugin that offers modest improvements over the default WordPress menu widget. It is well-suited for users who want a simple solution without extra complexity or cost.

However, it lacks advanced customization features and has limited user feedback, which may lead some to consider alternative plugins with more robust options and active development. Overall, it is a safe and functional choice for basic menu needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Better Menu Widget plugin.

custom menu widget

css styles

menu navigation

Screenshots

FAQ

You can style a Better Menu Widget by adding the default menu class sub-menu to your theme’s style sheet. If you’ve changed the menu class in the widget options, then you would use the new class name you created.