Footer Fixed Menu — Customized Bottom Navigation
A plugin to display a fixed footer menu with icons synced with your WordPress menu. Includes customizable colors and tooltip labels.
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Footer Fixed Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Footer Fixed Menu stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bottom menu | >100 |
| custom menu | >100 |
| fixed navigation | >100 |
| footer menu | >100 |
| mobile menu | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Footer Fixed Menu
From the official readme · v2.1Description
Footer Fixed Menu — Customized Bottom Navigation allows you to display a fixed footer navigation bar with icons that automatically sync with your existing WordPress menu. Check live demo Nitin Monga
Perfect for mobile-friendly sites where quick navigation is essential. The plugin creates a sleek, modern bottom navigation bar that stays fixed at the bottom of the screen.
Important: This plugin requires the Font Awesome plugin to be installed and activated. You’ll then need to add Font Awesome icon names to your WordPress menu items (in the CSS Classes field).
Key Features:
- Syncs with your selected WordPress menu
- Customizable background and icon colors
- Tooltip labels on hover for better user experience
- Custom pricing/action button with configurable text and URL
- Mobile-responsive design
- Lightweight and performance-optimized
- Easy-to-use admin settings panel
- Font Awesome icons support
- No external dependencies – all files included locally
How It Works:
- Install and activate the Font Awesome plugin
- Create or select a WordPress menu
- Configure colors and button settings from the admin panel
- Enable CSS Classes in Screen Options and add Font Awesome class names to menu items (e.g.,
fas fa-home) - The menu automatically appears as a fixed bottom navigation
Installation
- Install and activate the Font Awesome plugin from the WordPress plugin directory.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/footer-fixed-menu-customized-bottom-navigationdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Appearance → Menus to create or edit your menu.
- Enable “CSS Classes” in Screen Options and add Font Awesome class names to menu items (e.g.,
fas fa-home). - Go to Settings → Footer Nav Settings to configure colors and button settings.
- The menu will automatically appear at the bottom of your site.
Frequently asked questions
Will it work with my theme?
Yes, the plugin works with any WordPress theme. It uses fixed positioning and high z-index to ensure it appears above other content.
Can I change the colors of the icons and background?
Yes, you can customize background color, icon color, button background color, and button text color from the plugin settings page.
How do I add icons to menu items?
First, install the Font Awesome plugin. Then go to Appearance → Menus, enable “CSS Classes” in Screen Options, and add Font Awesome class names (like fas fa-home) to the CSS Classes field of each menu item.
Can I customize the pricing button?
Yes, you can change both the button text and URL from the plugin settings page. You can make it link to any page or remove it by leaving the URL empty.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes, the plugin is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. It’s especially useful for mobile navigation.
Will it slow down my website?
No, the plugin is lightweight and only loads the necessary CSS and Font Awesome icons. All files are included locally for better performance.
Can I disable the automatic display?
The plugin automatically displays in the footer, but you can also use the shortcode [footerfixedmenu_nav] to display it in specific locations.
Changelog
This version includes important security improvements, better compatibility, and enhanced features. Recommended for all users. Please update your CSS if you have custom styles as class names have been updated for better uniqueness.
2.1
- Updated prefixes for better plugin compatibility
- Added proper input sanitization and escaping for security
- Improved CSS class naming convention
- Added tooltip functionality with better positioning
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness
- Added local Font Awesome files (removed CDN dependency)
- Fixed direct file access security issue
- Improved code structure and documentation
- Updated for WordPress 6.7 compatibility
1.0
- Initial release
- Basic fixed footer menu functionality
- Color customization options
- WordPress menu integration
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Footer Fixed Menu: quick answers
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Is Footer Fixed Menu free?
Yes. Footer Fixed Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Footer Fixed Menu safe to use in 2026?
Footer Fixed Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Footer Fixed Menu?
Footer Fixed Menu is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,638 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 149 times in the last 30 days.
Does Footer Fixed Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Footer Fixed Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Footer Fixed Menu need?
Footer Fixed Menu requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Footer Fixed Menu last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on August 22, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Footer Fixed Menu?
Footer Fixed Menu is developed and maintained by Nitin Monga.
What are the best alternatives to Footer Fixed Menu?
The most popular alternatives to Footer Fixed Menu are WP Bottom Menu (20K+ installs), SureWP App-Style Bottom Menu (70+ installs) and Bekero Mobile Bottom Menu (60+ installs).
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