# Menu-item-ancestor

> Menu-item-ancestor has 10+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Menu-item-ancestor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin is for developers and designers who want to have a separate class for menu items with children.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,668
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+71.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** valentinas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/valentinas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/menu-item-ancestor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ancestor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ancestor/) | #1 | 2 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 529 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ancestor | >100 | 153 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [CSS Page Ancestors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css-page-ancestors/) | <10 | — | Nov 19, 2017 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menu-item-ancestor free?
Yes. Menu-item-ancestor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Menu-item-ancestor safe to use in 2026?
Menu-item-ancestor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Menu-item-ancestor?
Menu-item-ancestor is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,668 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Menu-item-ancestor work with WordPress 7.1?
Menu-item-ancestor is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Menu-item-ancestor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 23, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Menu-item-ancestor?
Menu-item-ancestor is developed and maintained by valentinas.

### What are the best alternatives to Menu-item-ancestor?
The most popular alternatives to Menu-item-ancestor are CSS Page Ancestors (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-item-ancestor/ · Generated 2026-10-11 14:52 UTC by PageForge