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PageMenu

By Rohit Kumar

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

PageMenu Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customize menus for specific pages or posts. Choose which items to display on each page.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 Page Menu plugin allows you to choose a specific menu for a specific post or page. You can select which menu items to display on that page or post, as well as for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies. This enables different menus with your selected items for each specific page.

To make this plugin work, create one or more menus from the appearance section. Assign the menu to a location, then create or edit a post. In the post editor, you will see the Page Menu post meta box where you can choose the location and the menu you want to display. You can also uncheck items you don't want to display on that specific post.

For a tutorial on how to use this plugin, you can watch a video demonstration. The plugin uses the wp_nav_menu_args filter to hide entire menus and the pagemenu-hide class to hide specific menu items. It is recommended to assign at least one default menu in your locations.

This plugin supports posts, pages, and custom posts.

Comparing to Alternatives

PageMenu stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effective conditional menu functionality
Works well on the front end
Highly praised by users for saving client projects
Low security risk with no known vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Lacks updates and maintenance
Compatibility issues with WooCommerce
Problems with WordPress 5.5 affecting dashboard elements
Not suitable for multisite environments

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating distribution, most users rate PageMenu highly, but a significant minority report issues, reflecting a divided user experience.

Positive highlights

'Brilliant! Works Perfectly' - wesleyvanwyk1979
'Worked a charm' - Anonymous User 13176105
'Excellent Plugin' - rechtvanhuyssteen
'Best conditional menu plugin I've yet come across' - Anonymous User 13176105

Common complaints

Disrupts menus on multisite subdomains
Plugin appears unmaintained with no recent updates

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with WooCommerce
Breaks meta boxes and dashboard elements on newer WordPress versions
Not maintained leading to potential future issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward conditional page menu plugin for single-site WordPress installations who value simplicity and front-end effectiveness.

Not ideal for

Those running multisite WordPress setups, WooCommerce stores, or users requiring a plugin with active maintenance and compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential conditional menu features suitable for many users without cost.

Final Verdict

PageMenu is a unique and straightforward plugin that delivers effective conditional menu functionality with a generally positive user reception. Its simplicity and low security risk make it a viable option for single-site users who do not require advanced integrations or multisite support.

However, the lack of recent updates and compatibility issues with WooCommerce and newer WordPress versions limit its appeal. Users with multisite needs or those seeking a well-maintained plugin should consider alternative solutions.