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Menu Image, Icons made easy

By Rui Guerreiro

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Menu Image, Icons made easy Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add images or icons to your WordPress menu items. Control their position and size for enhanced navigation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.01/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 123+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.6 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to easily add an image or icon to your menu items, creating a more visually appealing website menu.

You can control the position of the image or icon, choosing to place it before, after, above, or below the menu item title. The Menu Image plugin offers various features, including the ability to hide the title and show only the image or icon.

With options for FontAwesome and DashIcons, you can customize your menu items further. Premium features include converting menu items into call-to-action buttons, adding count bubbles, and notification badges. Color customization and mobile device settings are also available.

Comparing to Alternatives

Menu Image, Icons made easy is a popular plugin for adding images and icons to menus, but there are several other plugins offering similar functionality with varying features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to set up and use for adding images to menus
Supports image addition on individual menu items
Good support as noted by users
Works well on desktop menus
Offers a pro version with additional features

Weaknesses

Mobile menu support is lacking, especially hiding menu titles
Requires saving each menu item before adding images, which can be tedious
Does not scale images automatically in menus
Admin area can be spammed with upgrade messages

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and ease of use, though a notable minority report issues mainly related to mobile compatibility and usability.

Positive highlights

'Its the only image menu which worked for me. Easy to set up.' - demoos
'Works really well, but the plugin spams the WP Admin with upgrade messages.' - Steve Mosby
'Best plugin so far... Also the support is top-notch.' - Stefan Pejcic
'Tried a couple of plugins for adding menu images, so far only this one worked for me.' - Stefan Pejcic
'My wishes: would be good to can change the image on active status.' - demoos

Common complaints

Does not work properly on mobile menus, showing both image and menu title
Requires saving every menu item before adding an image, which is inconvenient
Difficult to uninstall and reported to cause issues on some sites

Weaknesses

Mobile menu compatibility issues
Annoying admin upgrade message spam
No automatic image scaling
Reported uninstall problems

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward and effective way to add images to desktop menus and are comfortable with some manual steps and occasional upgrade prompts.

Not ideal for

Those needing seamless mobile menu image integration, automatic image scaling, or a plugin with no upgrade message interruptions. Also, users concerned about uninstalling issues or security vulnerabilities should be cautious.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows adding images to menu items with basic functionality suitable for desktop menus.

Pro version (19 - 89 USD / year)

Offers additional features such as more customization options, possibly better mobile support, and enhanced image handling capabilities.

Final Verdict

Menu Image, Icons made easy is a solid choice for users looking to enhance their desktop menus with images, supported by a high rating and positive feedback on ease of use and support. However, it has notable drawbacks including mobile menu limitations, admin message spam, and some uninstall issues.

Potential users should weigh these factors against available alternatives and consider their specific needs, especially regarding mobile compatibility and security history. The availability of a pro version adds value for those seeking advanced features.