# Nice Navigation

> Nice Navigation has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Nice Navigation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a widget that makes your page list expandable/collapsible with a nice slide animation effect.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 24,237
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+31% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pär Thernström (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eskapism/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nice-navigation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cms/) | #26 | 99 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #96 | 491 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | #76 | 378 |
| [tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tree/) | #4 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cms | >100 | 901 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| tree | >100 | 825 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Cornerstone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cornerstone/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Rich Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rich-table-of-content/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (17) | Apr 30, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Hyyan WooCommerce Polylang Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-poly-integration/) | 8K+ | 4.7/5 (124) | Feb 16, 2021 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [List categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-categories/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Sep 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Management Xtended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-management-xtended/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Aug 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Restrict Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-widgets/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Page Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpt/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nice Navigation free?
Yes. Nice Navigation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Nice Navigation safe to use in 2026?
Nice Navigation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nice Navigation?
Nice Navigation is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,237 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nice Navigation work with WordPress 7.1?
Nice Navigation is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Nice Navigation last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on August 16, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Nice Navigation?
Nice Navigation is developed and maintained by Pär Thernström.

### What are the best alternatives to Nice Navigation?
The most popular alternatives to Nice Navigation are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), List category posts (80K+ installs) and Cornerstone (20K+ installs).


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