Nav Menu Roles vs Add to Menu (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Nav Menu Roles has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 218 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nav Menu Roles has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Add to Menu has 7.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nav Menu Roles | Add to Menu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 218 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8M+ | ◄ | 7.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Age | 14 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6.0+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Nav Menu Roles
◄Add to MenuN/A
Total Reviews
218Nav Menu Roles
◄Add to Menu0
Active Installs
70K+Nav Menu Roles
◄Add to Menu10
Total Downloads
1.8M+Nav Menu Roles
◄Add to Menu7.6K+
Support Resolution
100%Nav Menu Roles
Add to MenuN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoNav Menu Roles
◄Add to Menu15 years ago
First Released
2012Nav Menu Roles
Add to Menu2010
Age
14 yearsNav Menu Roles
Add to Menu16 years
WP Requires
6.6.0+Nav Menu Roles
Add to Menu3.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Nav Menu Roles
Add to Menufalse+
Business Model
FreeNav Menu Roles
Add to MenuFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Nav Menu Roles
Add to Menu0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Nav Menu Roles
4.9/5(218 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Add to Menu
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Nav Menu Roles Reviews
by marcusvernon
Super Duper
So easy to install, open my menu’s to find the hide button – one click and DONE!
by artvueuk
Excellent, worked like a dream
The best plugins are sleek, discreet design, and do the job perfectly, just like this one.
by rapidasia
I like good plugins
this is a good plugin
Add to Menu Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nav Menu Roles or Add to Menu more popular?
Nav Menu Roles has 70K+ active installations while Add to Menu has 10. Nav Menu Roles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nav Menu Roles or Add to Menu?
Nav Menu Roles has a 4.9/5 rating from 218 reviews, while Add to Menu has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Nav Menu Roles and Add to Menu free?
Nav Menu Roles is free and Add to Menu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nav Menu Roles or Add to Menu?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Nav Menu Roles was last updated 1 week ago and Add to Menu was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.