Nav Menu Roles vs Local Nav (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 Local Nav has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nav Menu Roles | Local Nav | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 218 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8M+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6.0+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.3 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Nav Menu Roles
◄Local NavN/A
Total Reviews
218Nav Menu Roles
◄Local Nav0
Active Installs
70K+Nav Menu Roles
◄Local Nav10
Total Downloads
1.8M+Nav Menu Roles
◄Local Nav1.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Nav Menu Roles
Local NavN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoNav Menu Roles
◄Local Nav10 years ago
First Released
2012Nav Menu Roles
Local Nav2015
Age
14 yearsNav Menu Roles
Local Nav11 years
WP Requires
6.6.0+Nav Menu Roles
Local Nav3.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Nav Menu Roles
Local Navfalse+
Business Model
FreeNav Menu Roles
Local NavFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Nav Menu Roles
Local Nav1.2
Rating Breakdown
Nav Menu Roles
4.9/5(218 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Local Nav
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
Local Nav Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nav Menu Roles or Local Nav more popular?
Nav Menu Roles has 70K+ active installations while Local Nav has 10. Nav Menu Roles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nav Menu Roles or Local Nav?
Nav Menu Roles has a 4.9/5 rating from 218 reviews, while Local Nav has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Nav Menu Roles and Local Nav free?
Nav Menu Roles is free and Local Nav is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nav Menu Roles or Local Nav?
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 Local Nav was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.