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Widgets in Menu for WordPress

By Saurabh

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.

Widgets in Menu for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add widgets to WordPress navigation menus easily. Customize your menu with various widgets for enhanced functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

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

This plugin allows you to add widgets in WordPress navigation menus through a custom widget area and an extra box in the menu edit screen.

It is important to have some CSS skills for the widgets to display properly in navigation menus.

For usage instructions, you can view the screenshots provided. The source code is available on GitHub, and contributions are always welcome.

Most documentation is inline, and the hooks (actions and filters) are documented in the Other Notes section. You can also find useful information in the FAQ section.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widgets in Menu for WordPress stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for adding widgets to menus.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to use and implement.
Allows adding any widget to menus simply and effectively.
Highly rated for functionality and simplicity.
Works well with other snippet injectors for enhanced menu customization.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with WordPress version 5.1.1 reported.
Limited updates or support information available.
No pro version or advanced features offered.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with 90.5% of users giving it 5 stars, indicating high satisfaction and reliability. Only a small minority reported issues.

Positive highlights

"Handy plugin!" - JuewelsO
"Ridiculously easy to use. Perfect!" - senorsam
"One of the best plugins I've ever known." - sergiobaltimore
"Seems to be working beautifully in 5.2.2!" - ecv80
"Great utility and especially graceful when paired with other snippet injectors." - Vox

Common complaints

Does not work on WordPress version 5.1.1.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with certain WordPress versions.
Lack of updates may affect future compatibility.
No advanced features or premium support options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-frills plugin to add widgets directly into their WordPress menus, especially those on versions other than 5.1.1.

Not ideal for

Users running WordPress version 5.1.1 or those needing advanced features and dedicated support, as this plugin lacks a pro version and may have compatibility issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to add any widget to menus without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Widgets in Menu for WordPress is a highly rated and straightforward plugin that excels at integrating widgets into menus with minimal effort. Its simplicity and effectiveness have earned it strong user approval, making it a valuable tool for many WordPress users.

However, the plugin's lack of a pro version and reported compatibility issues with WordPress 5.1.1 may limit its suitability for some users. Despite this, its unique functionality and positive user feedback make it a recommended choice for those seeking this specific feature set.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Widgets in Menu for WordPress plugin.

widgets in menu

navigation menus

custom widgets

Screenshots

FAQ

Install the plugin from the ‘Plugins’ section in your dashboard (Go to Plugins > Add New > Search and search for Widgets in Menu for WordPress).
Alternatively, you can download the plugin from the repository. Unzip it and upload it to the plugins folder of your WordPress installation (wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation).
Activate it through the ‘Plugins’ section.