Automatic Hx Menu
Automatically generate a navigation menu from the titles of a post or a page
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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Automatic Hx Menu stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anchor | >100 |
| heading | >100 |
| menu generator | #82 |
| numbering | #38 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Automatic Hx Menu
From the official readme · v2.8Description
Automatic Hx Menu scans your content for heading tags and builds an in-page navigation with anchor links.
You can also enable automatic numbering for your headings.
Shortcode:
Use [automatichxmenu] in a post/page to insert the menu manually. In “Automatic & Shortcode” mode, the shortcode has priority.
Main features
– “Back to top” links
– Collapsible submenus
– Automatic numbering for titles
– Smooth scroll options (speed, offset)
– Show on posts, pages or both
– Enable/disable on the homepage
– Many display options (alignment, width, margins, colors, borders, custom CSS)
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the `\’/wp-content/plugins/automatichxmenu/\’ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen – directly.
- Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Automatic Hx Menu to configure the plugin
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with both posts and pages?
Yes. You can choose to show the menu on posts, pages, or both.
How do I insert the menu only on specific pages?
Set the mode to Shortcode only and use [automatichxmenu] where you want the menu.
Changelog
2.8
- Admin UI refactor: generic callbacks for fields (radio/select/color/textarea…)
- Improved sanitization/validation of settings
- Better i18n text consistency and descriptions
- Minor CSS output cleanup and fixes
- Code tidy and internal helpers
2.7.4
- Fixed notice regarding translation being loaded too early.
2.7.3
- Manage programmaticaly the top links instead of with CSS when there is no nav menu
2.7.2
- Fix bug with titles id’s
- Add options for smooth scroll effect
2.7.1
- Add option to disable top link if there is no nav menu
2.7
- Add to the top links
Screenshots
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FAQ
Automatic Hx Menu: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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 111 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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