# Simplify Menu Usage

> Simplify Menu Usage has <10 active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simplify Menu Usage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Have you ever been annoyed by being not able to insert a new item as submenu parent or to delete menu items without opening the menu item panel? A free and easy to use plugin saving you time working in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,090
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+66.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Konstantin Kröpfl (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/konstk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplify-menu-usage/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |
| [menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menus/) | >100 | 103 |
| [nav](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nav/) | #29 | 31 |
| [navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/navigation/) | >100 | 369 |
| [simplify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simplify/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| menus | >100 | 2,750 |
| nav | >100 | 978 |
| navigation | >100 | 6,186 |
| simplify | >100 | 1,803 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Max Mega Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/megamenu/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (878) | Sep 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicate Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-menu/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (104) | Dec 30, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [User Menus – Nav Menu Visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-menus/) | 80K+ | 5/5 (1,280) | Sep 13, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Menu Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-menu-bar-cart/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (99) | Sep 28, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-menu/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (256) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Nav Menu Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nav-menu-roles/) | 70K+ | 4.9/5 (219) | Mar 26, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Gum Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gum-elementor-addon/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simplify Menu Usage safe to use in 2026?
Simplify Menu Usage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simplify Menu Usage?
Simplify Menu Usage is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,090 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simplify Menu Usage work with WordPress 7.1?
Simplify Menu Usage is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simplify Menu Usage need?
Simplify Menu Usage requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simplify Menu Usage last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 9, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Simplify Menu Usage?
Simplify Menu Usage is developed and maintained by Konstantin Kröpfl.

### What are the best alternatives to Simplify Menu Usage?
The most popular alternatives to Simplify Menu Usage are Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs), Max Mega Menu (300K+ installs) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+ installs).


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