Displays child menu items in the sidebar based on the currently selected parent menu item.
Alternatives to Network Primary Nav
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Turn your WordPress menu into smart navigation. Show the right links to the right people.
Create multiple menu items at once or quick delete menu item with or without all subitems
WP Better Sub Menusv1.1.0
Collapse and expand nested menu items on Appearance → Menus. Built for sites with long, deep menus.
Nested Blog Postsv1.0.0
Enable parent/child hierarchy for standard Posts and generate nested permalinks like /parent/child/ (unlimited depth).
Preserve page and category parent/child structure when adding multiple items on Appearance → Menus.
Quicknavv1.3.3
Short Description: Quicknav adds off-canvas menus, products, blogs, and links for easy site navigation.
Add a floating, sticky WooCommerce product category sidebar so shoppers can browse your shop from any page — no theme edits required.
Custom Post Type Parentsv1.1.3
Set a "parent page" for custom post types that is indicated in menus, lists of pages, and the Simple Section Navigation widget.
Insight Menu Blockv1.3.11
Menu block for block themes, built with Appearance → Menus.