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Import Export Menu

By yukyhendiawan

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Import Export Menu Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily import and export WordPress navigation menus. Manage menu structures across sites while preserving hierarchy and settings.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.52/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Import Export Menu makes it easy to move WordPress navigation menus between sites and manage them from one place. Export a menu to a portable file, then import it into another WordPress install, keeping the menu hierarchy, theme location assignments, and per-item settings intact.

Unlike a raw JSON dump, the importer remaps each menu item to the matching content on the target site, ensuring links keep working after a migration instead of pointing at the wrong post ID.

Beyond import and export, manage every menu from one dashboard: duplicate or delete menus, and control who sees each item with per-item visibility rules.

Comparing to Alternatives

Import Export Menu does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use
Effectively exports and imports menu structures
Saves time by automating menu transfer
Maintains menu structure integrity
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Cannot select individual menus to export
Does not export CSS classes on menu items
Occasional submenu export issues
Limited customization options during export

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and a small number of lower ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some issues are noted.

Positive highlights

'Worked well. One submenu got screwed up but was easily fixed.' - twohills
'Simple plugin, did exactly what I was looking for!' - Tobias Winter
'Simple to use, worked exactly as expected.' - MiKemp
'This plugin saves our day by restoring complex menus from the database.' - rakhmatichsan

Common complaints

Does not transfer menu items properly for some users
Cannot select individual menus for export

Weaknesses

Lacks export of CSS classes on menu items
No option to pick specific menus to export
Some manual cleanup required after export

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward tool to export and import entire WordPress menu structures quickly and without complex options.

Not ideal for

Users who require exporting specific menus selectively or need full export of all menu item properties like CSS classes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full menu export and import functionality with basic features sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Import Export Menu is a simple and effective plugin that fulfills the core need of transferring WordPress menus between sites. Its ease of use and reliability make it a valuable tool for users who want a quick solution without extra complexity. The absence of security vulnerabilities adds to its appeal.

However, the plugin's limitations, such as the inability to select individual menus for export and the lack of CSS class export, may deter users with more advanced needs. Since there are no direct alternatives, it remains a unique choice but may require manual adjustments post-export for some users.