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If Menu – Visibility control for Menus

By Andrei

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.

If Menu – Visibility control for Menus Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control menu item visibility based on user roles and conditions. Tailor what each visitor sees.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 130+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

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

This plugin allows you to control which menu items are visible to your site's visitors based on specific rules. You can set visibility conditions such as user login status, device type, and user roles.

Examples of visibility rules include showing a menu item only if the user is logged in, hiding menus on mobile devices, or displaying items only for specific user roles like Admins and Editors. You can also customize visibility based on user location, language, and active memberships.

Once activated, each menu item will have an option to change its visibility settings, enabling you to create a tailored navigation experience for your visitors.

Comparing to Alternatives

If Menu offers menu visibility control but faces competition from other plugins with similar features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides detailed visibility control for menu items.
Supports various conditions like user roles and login status.
Includes a pro version with additional features.
Has a generally positive rating with many satisfied users.

Weaknesses

Recent compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions.
Support and updates appear to be lacking or inactive.
Known security vulnerability fixed only in recent update.
Performance issues reported with slow menu access and timeouts.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a 4.1 rating with 70% five-star reviews, but 18.5% of ratings are 1-2 stars, reflecting mixed user experiences.

Positive highlights

"Still works, but not healthy" - lowercase99 appreciates its functionality despite some issues.
"Worked well for my basic need" - lausianne found it easy and effective for hiding menu items.
"Disable 'enable in admin panel' when using WPML Menu Sync" - t0b1hh offers useful configuration advice.
"Disable 'enable in admin panel' when using WPML Menu Sync" - Tobi confirms compatibility tip with WPML.

Common complaints

Plugin stopped working after WordPress 6.4.5 update.
Lack of developer support and no response in forums.
Pro features not functioning as expected after purchase.
Causes server crashes and menu access failures.
Add-ons like 'More Visibility Rules' are outdated and require manual fixes.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with recent WordPress versions.
Unresponsive developer and support channels.
Performance problems causing slow or failed menu access.
Security vulnerability related to license key update authorization.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing granular menu visibility control who can tolerate some compatibility and support limitations, and who may benefit from the pro features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions, active developer support, or those concerned about recent security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic menu visibility controls based on user roles and login status, suitable for many common use cases.

Pro version (35 USD / year)

Adds advanced visibility rules, such as membership levels and WooCommerce integration, enhancing flexibility for complex sites.

Final Verdict

If Menu is a powerful plugin for controlling menu visibility with a strong base of positive reviews and useful pro features. However, recent compatibility issues, lack of developer support, and a known security vulnerability reduce its reliability for some users.

Potential users should weigh the plugin's strengths against its weaknesses and consider alternatives if they need assured updates and support. Those who can manage occasional issues may find it a valuable tool for menu customization.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free If Menu – Visibility control for Menus plugin.

menu visibility

user roles

visibility rules

Screenshots

FAQ

One of the most popular uses of the plugin is to show the “Register/Login” menu for non-logged-in users, and “Your account” for logged-in users.

To enable this for “Register/Login” menu, follow these steps:
1. Go to WordPress Admin on your website -> Appearance -> Menus
2. Expand the menu item for “Register” or “Login” page
3. Enable the option “Enable visibility rules”
4. Choose the rule “Hide if user logged in”

For showing the “Your account page”, follow these steps:
1. Go to WordPress Admin on your website -> Appearance -> Menus
2. Expand the menu item for “Your account page” page
3. Enable the option “Enable visibility rules”
4. Choose the rule “Show if user logged in”

New rules can be added by any other plugin or theme.

Example of adding a new custom rule for displaying/hiding a menu item when current page is a custom-post-type.

// theme's functions.php or plugin file add_filter('if_menu_conditions', 'my_new_menu_conditions');  function my_new_menu_conditions($conditions) {   $conditions[] = array(     'id'        =>  'single-my-custom-post-type',                       // unique ID for the rule     'name'      =>  __('Single my-custom-post-type', 'i18n-domain'),    // name of the rule     'condition' =>  function($item) {                                   // callback - must return Boolean       return is_singular('my-custom-post-type');     }   );    return $conditions; }