Nav Menu Roles for WordPress

The good stuff

What really clicked was how easy it was to set up. Went to Appearance > Menus, found the dropdowns under each menu item, and just picked who should see it - like “Logged In Users” or “Admins only.” I had a client with a private dashboard section, and I used it to hide that menu item from regular users. Boom, done. No code, no headaches. And it plays nice with other plugins - if you use something like MemberPress or Restrict Content Pro, this doesn’t conflict. It just handles the visibility side of things while those handle access. That’s actually a smart split.

The not-so-good

It’s not magic. This plugin only controls menu visibility - it won’t stop someone from typing in a URL to get to restricted content. If you need actual content protection, you still need a membership or access plugin. Also, the support is minimal. No official docs, just the WordPress forums. You’re kind of on your own if something breaks. And since the developer’s unknown and downloads aren’t tracked, it feels a little off-the-radar. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting if you’re paranoid about security or long-term support.

Bottom line

If you need to show different menus to logged-in users, admins, or specific roles - and you’re okay with it being a lightweight, no-frills tool - then yes, download Nav Menu Roles for WordPress. It’s free, it works, and it doesn’t slow anything down. Just don’t expect it to lock down content. For that, pair it with a proper membership plugin. But as a pure menu visibility fix? Solid choice.