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WPS Menu Exporter

By NicolasKulka

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPS Menu Exporter Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPS Menu Exporter allows you to export your WordPress menus easily. It exports menus along with referenced pages and terms.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 44+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

WPS Menu Exporter lets you only export your WordPress Menus like you can with Posts and Pages. The WPS Menu Exporter plugin will also export pages and terms that are referenced in your WordPress Menu.

This plugin is kindly proposed by WPServeur, the specialized WordPress web host. Discover also our other free extensions to enhance your WordPress experience.

This plugin is only maintained, which means we do not guarantee free support. Consider reporting a problem and be patient.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPS Menu Exporter does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique option for users needing menu export functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively exports and imports WordPress menu structures.
Simple to use with straightforward functionality.
No known security vulnerabilities as per recent WPScan reports.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with enhanced features.
No close alternatives for comparison or switching.
Limited updates and support indicated by user feedback.
Interface cluttered with ads affecting usability.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating distribution, the plugin has a majority of positive reviews but a significant portion of users express dissatisfaction, particularly due to advertising issues.

Positive highlights

"Worked for me" - rmaawn
Replicates menu structure as intended - Steven Ryan
Simple and functional for exporting menus - general user consensus

Common complaints

Excessive and intrusive advertisements in the backend.
Undismissable promotional banners for unrelated products.
Ads disrupt user interface and workflow.
Spam content included in plugin files.

Weaknesses

Aggressive marketing tactics alienate users.
User interface clutter reduces usability.
No options to remove or disable ads.
Negative impact on user experience despite core functionality working.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward tool to export and import WordPress menus and can tolerate the presence of ads within the plugin interface.

Not ideal for

Users who prefer an ad-free experience or require professional support and enhanced features; also not suitable for those sensitive to intrusive marketing within admin dashboards.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic menu export and import functionality, allowing users to replicate menu structures across sites.

Final Verdict

WPS Menu Exporter provides essential menu export and import capabilities with no known security issues, making it a functional choice for users needing this specific feature. However, the plugin's aggressive advertising within the admin area significantly detracts from the user experience and has led to many negative reviews.

Given the lack of alternatives and no pro version, users must weigh the convenience of its core functionality against the intrusive ads and potential workflow disruption. Those seeking a clean, ad-free plugin may want to consider other options or wait for improvements.