Advanced Sidebar Menu
10,000+ active installs · Rated 4.5/5 · Updated August 24, 2026
A plugin that builds sidebar menus automatically from the parent and child structure of a site's pages or categories. Each page shows only the related items for its section, so there is no custom menu to keep up to date. Menus can be placed with blocks or classic widgets. It suits large, deeply structured sites such as documentation or organisations. The plugin is free, and a Pro version adds further display options.
Pros
- Menus follow the page or category hierarchy automatically
- Blocks and classic widgets for placement
Cons
- Some exclusion and display options need PRO
- Go PRO prompts appear in the admin
Topics: Menu plugins
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