Custom Menu Class
Simple plugin that adds extra functionality to menu items. The plugin will allow to set predefined CSS classes (Select field) to menu items. Support for the plugin “If Menu”: https://wordpress.org/plugins/if-menu/ –…
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Custom Menu Class shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.2/5 from only 6 reviews
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Menu Class stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| classes | >100 |
| css class | >100 |
| css classes | >100 |
| menu | >100 |
| menu class | >100 |
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Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.2 from 6 reviews
About Custom Menu Class
From the official readme · v0.2.6.1Description
Simple plugin that adds extra functionality to menu items. The plugin will allow to set predefined CSS classes (Select field) to menu items.
Support for the plugin “If Menu”: https://wordpress.org/plugins/if-menu/ – does not break the “If Menu” plugin.
Example of defining CSS classes for menu items is in the “FAQ” tab here.
Custom Menu Class is 100% free. if you have questions or need additional information u can comment on my website ( http://deving.de – http://deving.de/blog/wordpress/2292-wordpress-plugin-fuer-voreingestellte-css-klassen-fuer-menue-links/ ) or in the “Support” tab here.
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Installation
To install the plugin, follow the steps below
- Upload
custom-menu-classto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Define CSS classes for menu items in the ‘Options -> Menu CSS Classes’ settings page
- Set predefined CSS classes for your menu items in ‘Appearance -> Menus’ page – Choose CSS classes from the select field (multiple selection is possible)
Changelog
0.1
- Plugin release. Basis for this plugin is “If Menu”: https://wordpress.org/plugins/if-menu/
0.1.2
- Added screenshot
- Bugfix: Filter function name
0.2.0
- Added plugin settings page for CSS classes (Options -> Menu CSS Classes)
0.2.1
- Fullwidth select field for menu CSS classes
0.2.2
- Bugfix: Added wp_reset_query
- Bugfix: Changed _e() to __()
0.2.3
- Notice: removed deprecated argument caller_get_posts and added ignore_sticky_posts
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FAQ
Custom Menu Class: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Custom Menu Class free?
Yes. Custom Menu Class is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Menu Class safe to use in 2026?
Custom Menu Class shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Menu Class?
Custom Menu Class is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,168 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Menu Class work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Menu Class is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Menu Class last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.6.1, was released on April 25, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Custom Menu Class?
Custom Menu Class is developed and maintained by Aiken1.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Menu Class?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Menu Class are Widget CSS Classes (80K+ installs), Custom Classes (2K+ installs) and Widget Classes (1K+ installs).
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