Menu Item Custom Attributes
Easily add custom ID, Class, and Data attributes to WordPress menu items directly from the admin panel — no coding required.
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Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 62 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 62 days ago).
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Description
Menu Item Custom Attributes allows you to add HTML attributes such as id, class, and data-* directly to WordPress menu items from the admin interface.
This plugin is perfect for developers and designers who want fine-grained control over menu elements for styling, tracking, or custom scripting — all without editing theme code.
Key Features
– Add unique HTML ID, CSS Class, or custom Data attributes to individual menu items
– Works directly within the native Appearance Menus screen
– Compatible with all themes and page builders (Elementor, Astra, Divi, etc.)
– Lightweight and performance-optimized
– Safe and secure with sanitization and nonce checks
Use it to apply special styles, attach JavaScript actions, or integrate with analytics tools like Google Tag Manager.
Support
For feature requests, issues, or feedback, please visit the Support Forum.
License
This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Credits
Developed and maintained by Ponsiva Pandian
Website: www.iamponsiva.rf.gd
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/menu-item-custom-attributes/directory, or install it via Plugins Add New in WordPress. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Appearance Menus.
- Edit any menu item — you’ll see new fields to add Custom ID, Custom Class, and Custom Data Attributes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can add multiple classes separated by spaces, just like HTML.
Yes! Enter any valid data-* attribute such as data-gtm="click" or data-event="cta".
Absolutely. It’s designed to be theme-agnostic and builder-compatible.
No. It only modifies HTML attributes for menu items — no scripts or extra resources are added.
Yes. When uninstalled, it removes all associated custom meta keys from your database.
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Changelog
1.1
- Added nonce verification and sanitization for plugin check compliance.
- Added uninstall cleanup using
delete_post_meta_by_key(). - Improved data attribute parsing and safety.
- Updated code to meet WordPress coding standards.
1.0
- Initial release — added custom ID, class, and data attribute fields to menu items.