Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu

Warning: After updating from pre-2.0.7 to the lastest version, the plugin cannot reactivate itself. Please reactivate the plugin manually.

Allows you to automatically / dynamically add hierarchical categories ( with sub-categories ) to WordPress navigation menus using shortcode.

HTML and CSS knowledge may be required depending on the theme.

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1. Add the plugin’s folder in the WordPress’ plugin directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly..
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.

Usage

1. Go to Apperarance -> Menus
2. Click ‘Screen Options’ on the top right
3. Check and open ‘Auto Category Shortcode’ option
4. Type your shortcode with parameters, e.g. [autocategorymenu hide_empty=”0″]

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Version 2.0.10

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For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to changelog section on blog.