# Post Hierarchy Menu

> Post Hierarchy Menu has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Hierarchy Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**I use a WordPress site to keep notes on a variety of subjects, they are organised as parents / children. I needed a simple way to show them in a nested list that reflected their hierarchy. So I wrote this plugin to do…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,007
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (-1.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ijmccallum (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ijmccallum/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-hierarchy-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | >100 | 209 |
| [hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchy/) | #25 | 35 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 524 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| hierarchy | >100 | 1,018 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (276) | Jul 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Sep 17, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Sydney Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sydney-toolbox/) | 50K+ | 2.3/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Apollo13 Framework Extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Essential Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-content-types/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-custom-post-types/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Sep 17, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Post Hierarchy Menu free?
Yes. Post Hierarchy Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Post Hierarchy Menu safe to use in 2026?
Post Hierarchy Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Hierarchy Menu?
Post Hierarchy Menu is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,007 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Hierarchy Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Hierarchy Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Hierarchy Menu last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.1, was released on September 12, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Post Hierarchy Menu?
Post Hierarchy Menu is developed and maintained by ijmccallum.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Hierarchy Menu?
The most popular alternatives to Post Hierarchy Menu are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).


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