# WP Spry Menu

> WP Spry Menu has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Spry Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Create Spry Drop Down Menu for WordPress category.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 32,094
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-11.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 10, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** takien (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/takien/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-spry-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-exclude/) | #1 | 2 |
| [category menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-menu/) | #2 | 6 |
| [css menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css-menu/) | #1 | 1 |
| [dropdown menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dropdown-menu/) | #4 | 13 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 524 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category exclude | >100 | 1,929 |
| category menu | >100 | 8,275 |
| css menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| dropdown menu | >100 | 3,586 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Category Excluder from Theme Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-excluder-from-theme-customizer/) | 50+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 21, 2013 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Spry Menu safe to use in 2026?
WP Spry Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Spry Menu?
WP Spry Menu is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,094 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Spry Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Spry Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Spry Menu last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.2, was released on August 10, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WP Spry Menu?
WP Spry Menu is developed and maintained by takien.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Spry Menu?
The most popular alternatives to WP Spry Menu are Category Excluder from Them… (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-spry-menu/ · Generated 2026-09-29 12:54 UTC by PageForge