# Automatic Submenu for Categories & Pages

> Automatic Submenu for Categories… has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic Submenu for Categorie… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Ever wanted to be able to automatically have category and pages children automatically added to your menus? I’m sure I did and was disappointed to not find something that dead simple that works and doesn’t mess up with…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 13, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rallisf1 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rallisf1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-submenu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [children](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/children/) | #8 | 15 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 379 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,116 |
| [submenu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/submenu/) | #12 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| children | >100 | 530 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| submenu | >100 | 1,461 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Add Descendants As Submenu Items](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-descendants-as-submenu-items/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Sep 6, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [SB Children block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sb-children-block/) | 400+ | — | Aug 12, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Category Parent Children Selector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-parent-children-selector/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [ZOOZA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zooza/) | 30+ | — | Jan 31, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Child Page Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-page-tree/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 12, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [NotFound.org 404 Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notfoundorg-404-page/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 13, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Name: Children Excerpt Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-excerpt-shortcode-plugin/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Express Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/express-posts/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Rescue Children Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rescue-children-banner/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 22, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Name: Children Index Shortcode Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-index-shortcode-plugin/) | 10+ | — | Mar 1, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatic Submenu for Categorie… free?
Yes. Automatic Submenu for Categorie… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Automatic Submenu for Categorie… safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Submenu for Categorie… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Submenu for Categorie…?
Automatic Submenu for Categorie… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,179 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Submenu for Categorie… work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Submenu for Categorie… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Automatic Submenu for Categorie… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 13, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic Submenu for Categorie…?
Automatic Submenu for Categorie… is developed and maintained by rallisf1.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Submenu for Categorie…?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Submenu for Categorie… are Add Descendants As Submenu… (2K+ installs), SB Children block (400+ installs) and Category Parent Children Se… (100+ installs).


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