# Automatic Hx Menu

> Automatic Hx Menu has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Automatic Hx Menu works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**Automatically generate a navigation menu from the titles of a post or a page**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,154
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (-4.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.4+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** albedo0 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/albedo0/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-hx-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anchor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anchor/) | #11 | 30 |
| [heading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heading/) | #11 | 25 |
| [menu generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu-generator/) | #1 | 1 |
| [numbering](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/numbering/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anchor | >100 | 1,232 |
| heading | >100 | 3,892 |
| menu generator | #82 | 2,235 |
| numbering | #38 | 462 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hyperlink Group Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hyperlink-group-block/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Jun 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [Anchor Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anchor-block/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (8) | Aug 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Add Anchor Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-anchor-links/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Mar 18, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Content Anchor Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-anchor-links/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Dec 23, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Smoothscroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smoothscroller/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Sep 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [StripTease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/striptease/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 2, 2022 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Fixed Menu Anchor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fixed-menu-anchor/) | 200+ | 4/5 (4) | Aug 5, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Link Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-link-block/) | 100+ | — | Apr 22, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Enable Gravity Forms Confirmation Anchor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-gravity-forms-confirmation-anchor/) | 50+ | — | May 20, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 10 | [WP LocalScroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-localscroll/) | 50+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Jan 8, 2014 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatic Hx Menu free?
Yes. Automatic Hx Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Automatic Hx Menu safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Hx Menu works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Hx Menu?
Automatic Hx Menu is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,154 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Hx Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Hx Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Automatic Hx Menu need?
Automatic Hx Menu requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Automatic Hx Menu last updated?
The latest version, 2.8, was released on October 1, 2025 (12 months ago).

### Who makes Automatic Hx Menu?
Automatic Hx Menu is developed and maintained by albedo0.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Hx Menu?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Hx Menu are Hyperlink Group Block (7K+ installs), Anchor Block (2K+ installs) and Add Anchor Links (1K+ installs).


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