Menu Based Sidebar vs Dynamic Menu Items (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, Menu Based Sidebar has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Menu Based Sidebar has accumulated 3.2K+ total downloads while Dynamic Menu Items has 441.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Menu Based Sidebar | Dynamic Menu Items | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 3.2K+ | ◄ | 441 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2025 | |
| Age | 4 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 6.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.4 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
N/AMenu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu ItemsN/A
Total Reviews
0Menu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items0
Active Installs
200Menu Based Sidebar
◄Dynamic Menu Items0
Total Downloads
3.2K+Menu Based Sidebar
◄Dynamic Menu Items441
Support Resolution
N/AMenu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu ItemsN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoMenu Based Sidebar
◄Dynamic Menu Items2 weeks ago
First Released
2022Menu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items2025
Age
4 yearsMenu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items1 year
WP Requires
6.0+Menu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items6.7+
PHP Requires
8.0+Menu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items8.1+
Business Model
FreeMenu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu ItemsFree
Latest Version
1.8.4Menu Based Sidebar
Dynamic Menu Items1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Menu Based Sidebar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Dynamic Menu Items
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menu Based Sidebar or Dynamic Menu Items more popular?
Menu Based Sidebar has 200 active installations while Dynamic Menu Items has 0. Menu Based Sidebar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Menu Based Sidebar or Dynamic Menu Items?
Menu Based Sidebar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Dynamic Menu Items has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Menu Based Sidebar and Dynamic Menu Items free?
Menu Based Sidebar is free and Dynamic Menu Items is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Menu Based Sidebar or Dynamic Menu Items?
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?
Menu Based Sidebar was last updated 3 days ago and Dynamic Menu Items was last updated 2 weeks ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.