# Nav Menu Roles vs User role sidebar menu

> Nav Menu Roles vs User role sidebar menu compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Nav Menu Roles comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against User role sidebar menu.

**Nav Menu Roles comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against User role sidebar menu.** Choose Nav Menu Roles if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose User role sidebar menu if you care most about download trend.

| | Nav Menu Roles | User role sidebar menu |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ ✅ | 50+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 4.9K ✅ | 86 |
| Download trend | -5% | +17.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 219 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 52/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 7 months ago ✅ | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.0 ✅ | WP 4.9.34 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Sep 2012 | Feb 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Nav Menu Roles or User role sidebar menu?
Nav Menu Roles comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against User role sidebar menu. Choose Nav Menu Roles if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose User role sidebar menu if you care most about download trend.

### Is Nav Menu Roles more popular than User role sidebar menu?
Nav Menu Roles is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 50+ for User role sidebar menu.

### Can I use Nav Menu Roles and User role sidebar menu together?
Both plugins cover menus, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Nav Menu Roles and User role sidebar menu free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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