Nav Menu Roles vs Blog-Writer (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nav Menu Roles has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Blog-Writer has 456.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nav Menu Roles | Blog-Writer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 218 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8M+ | ◄ | 456 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Age | 14 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6.0+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Nav Menu Roles
◄Blog-WriterN/A
Total Reviews
218Nav Menu Roles
◄Blog-Writer0
Active Installs
70K+Nav Menu Roles
◄Blog-Writer0
Total Downloads
1.8M+Nav Menu Roles
◄Blog-Writer456
Support Resolution
100%Nav Menu Roles
Blog-WriterN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoNav Menu Roles
◄Blog-Writer1 year ago
First Released
2012Nav Menu Roles
Blog-Writer2024
Age
14 yearsNav Menu Roles
Blog-Writer2 years
WP Requires
6.6.0+Nav Menu Roles
Blog-Writer6.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Nav Menu Roles
Blog-Writer7.4+
Business Model
FreeNav Menu Roles
Blog-WriterFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Nav Menu Roles
Blog-Writer1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Nav Menu Roles
4.9/5(218 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Blog-Writer
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
Blog-Writer Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nav Menu Roles or Blog-Writer more popular?
Nav Menu Roles has 70K+ active installations while Blog-Writer has 0. Nav Menu Roles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nav Menu Roles or Blog-Writer?
Nav Menu Roles has a 4.9/5 rating from 218 reviews, while Blog-Writer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Nav Menu Roles and Blog-Writer free?
Nav Menu Roles is free and Blog-Writer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nav Menu Roles or Blog-Writer?
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 Blog-Writer was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.