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Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu

By Ozh

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.

Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin provides a horizontal drop down menu for all admin links. It saves screen space and enhances productivity.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 74+ 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

The lazy and the productive will love it: all admin links available in a neat horizontal CSS driven drop down menu. No need to click on 'Manage' then 'Pages' to edit pages. And plenty more space on your screen.

For documentation, examples and screenshots, please refer to the official plugin page for Admin Drop Down Menu. There is also an API for plugin coders to give their plugin its own special icon.

Questions and support can be found in the plugin documentation. The plugin is also available on GitHub. Please note that the developer does not read WordPress support forums.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.9 out of 5 average score
Simple and effective menu repositioning to the top for better visibility
Lightweight and friendly user interface
Long-term reliability with users reporting years of consistent use
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

No pro version or advanced premium features available
Limited customization options compared to some other admin menu plugins
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets with
May require manual code tweaks for advanced customization

User Sentiment Analysis

With 93.2% of ratings at 5 stars and only one low rating, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's usefulness and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Very nice and useful. Thanks!" - increasers
"Wonderful plugin moves the menu to the top, where I can see everything easily! MUST HAVE." - littledove22
"Very good job" - tryxx
"Nice friendly working plugin!" - vpsolatov
"After so many years it is still the best" - solysergio

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks a paid version with enhanced features
Some users may need to manually adjust code for specific customizations
Limited feature set compared to more complex admin menu plugins

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable plugin to move the WordPress admin menu to a dropdown at the top of the screen without extra bloat.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced customization options or premium features, or who prefer plugins with active development and frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core functionality needed to reposition the admin menu into a dropdown at the top, providing excellent value for users.

Final Verdict

Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu is a highly rated, straightforward plugin that effectively enhances admin menu usability by relocating it to the top of the screen. Its simplicity and reliability have earned it strong user approval, and it carries no known security risks.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced customization features, its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a solid choice for users wanting a lightweight, dependable admin menu solution.