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Bricks Navigator

By Sridhar Katakam

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Bricks Navigator Review - In-Depth Analysis

Adds quick links in the WordPress admin bar for users of Bricks theme.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 19+ 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 adds a handy 'Bricks' menu item in the WP admin bar for quickly navigating to various areas within the site as well as to external sites relevant for the users of Bricks Builder theme.

A very useful feature is being able to directly view the list of all Templates and Pages and edit any of them with Bricks directly with a single click without going to Templates and Pages list screens first.

The admin bar can also be enabled in Bricks editor pages via the plugin's settings page at Bricks → Bricks Navigator.

Links to Bricks-specific plugins' settings page are also provided.

Links to community sites, internal and external Bricks links can be enabled in the plugin's settings page.

A 'new tab' icon is provided for site-specific menu items added by the plugin to open that menu item in a new tab.

All external links open in a new tab.

Built for the Bricks community by Sridhar Katakam of BricksLabs.

Performance Notice: The free version loads all templates and pages in the menu and works best for smaller sites (up to ~20 templates and ~50 pages). For larger sites with extensive content, consider upgrading to our upcoming Pro version for better performance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Bricks Navigator stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique tool for Bricks Builder users.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with Bricks Builder for enhanced navigation
Includes useful keyboard shortcuts to speed up workflow
Simplifies navigation through templates and pages
Saves significant development time and reduces frustration
Highly praised for its ease of use and efficiency

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare feature sets
Limited to users of Bricks Builder only
Lacks a pro version with additional features
Functionality is focused solely on navigation, not broader site building

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 19 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Simple, handy, works well!' - Andrew Newby
'Must have' - deralict
'Speeds up dev time!' - Stewart
'Must Have For Bricks' - MarkDenis
'A really great addition to Bricks Builder' - Manou Allou

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No reported weaknesses or issues from users
No negative feedback available to identify potential problems
Limited feature scope focused on navigation only

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and designers using Bricks Builder who want to streamline navigation between templates and pages, saving time and reducing frustration.

Not ideal for

Users not working with Bricks Builder or those seeking a plugin with broader site-building capabilities beyond navigation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for navigating Bricks templates and pages, including keyboard shortcuts and admin bar integration.

Final Verdict

Bricks Navigator is a highly effective and well-loved plugin that uniquely enhances the Bricks Builder experience by simplifying navigation and saving development time. Its flawless user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for Bricks users.

While it lacks direct alternatives and a pro version, its focused functionality and seamless integration make it an essential tool for anyone working within the Bricks Builder ecosystem. Those outside this niche may find it less relevant.