Plugin info

Total downloads: 1,488
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/5/2025 (87 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 3/13/2019 (6 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 5.6.20

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 87 days ago

59/100

Is Advanced Vertical Menu abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 87 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 5.6.20

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Description

Create beautiful vertical navigation menus anywhere on your site! Features both modern block editor support and legacy widget compatibility. Perfect for sidebars, footers, or any content area.

Key Features:

  • Block Editor Support – Use the Advanced Navigation Menu block in any post, page, or template
  • Legacy Widget Support – Still works with the classic widget system
  • Vertical Navigation – Optimized for vertical menu layouts (horizontal support may be added in future versions)
  • Unlimited Depth – Handle navigation menus of any complexity
  • Customizable Styling – Multiple themes and accent color options
  • Smooth Animations – Elegant expand/collapse transitions
  • Mobile Friendly – Responsive design that works on all devices

Installation

After downloading and extracting the latest version of the plugin:

  1. Install using the WordPress Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

Using the Block Editor (Recommended):
1. Edit any post, page, or template in the block editor
2. Click the “+” button to add a new block
3. Search for “Advanced Vertical Menu” and add the block
4. Select your menu and customize the appearance
5. Enjoy!

Using the Classic Widget:
1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
2. Drag Advanced Vertical Menu into the widget area
3. Select your menu and customize the appearance
4. Enjoy!

If you encounter any bugs, or have comments or suggestions, please submit a ticket using support forum.

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Changelog

2.0.1

  • Updated block title to “Advanced Vertical Menu” for consistency
  • Improved widget descriptions for better clarity

2.0

  • MAJOR UPDATE – Added full block editor support!
  • New “Advanced Navigation Menu” block for use anywhere on your site
  • Enhanced UI with modern React components
  • Improved styling with SCSS and CSS custom properties
  • Better accessibility and mobile responsiveness
  • Smooth animations and transitions
  • Multiple theme options with customizable accent colors
  • Backward compatible with existing widget installations
  • Updated plugin name to reflect expanded capabilities

1.1

  • Fixes fallback color.
  • Fixes PHP notices in Gutenberg editor.

1.0

  • Initial release.