Plugin info

Total downloads: 1,696
Active installs: 700
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/17/2025 (122 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/13/2019 (6 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 122 days ago • 1 reviews

52/100

Is Remove invalid menu items abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 122 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

This is a very simple plugin to remove invalid navigation menu items in one click. When we move pages to the trash but they still display in the menu. This is so boring deleting all the invalid menu items one by one and time consuming too.

So, I have created this plugin so that WordPress users can easily remove the invalid menu items. Just install and activate the plugin then go to the menu you want to edit. You will find a button beside Save menu to remove the items. This is extremely helpful when you install theme demo content and remove the demo pages.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/remove-invalid-menu-items directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Navigate to Appearance > Menus to use the plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this plugin?

After activation, go to Appearance > Menus. You’ll see a “Delete invalid menu items” button next to the “Save Menu” button. Click it to remove all invalid menu items.

What are invalid menu items?

Invalid menu items are menu entries that point to deleted pages, posts, or other content that no longer exists on your site.

Is this plugin safe to use?

Yes, the plugin only removes menu items that point to non-existent content. Your valid menu items remain untouched.

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Screenshots

  1. The "Delete invalid menu items" button in the menu editor

    The "Delete invalid menu items" button in the menu editor

Changelog

1.3.1

  • Fixed fatal error issue
  • Improved plugin stability
  • Added support for WordPress 6.8.3

1.3.0

  • Bump support version to WordPress 6.0.1