Move the WordPress admin menu from the sidebar to a compact collapsible horizontal top bar — more screen space, same navigation.
Alternatives to W2O Admin Dropdown Menu
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Clean up your WordPress admin menus instantly by sorting menu items alphabetically. Sort menus like Settings and Tools, leaving Core items untouched.
Turn your WordPress menu into smart navigation. Show the right links to the right people.
Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu + WordPress Toolbar & Admin Menu Fixed to the Top and Side of the Admin Screens. Less Scrolling!
User Admin Simplifierv3.1.1
Lets any Administrator simplify the WordPress Admin interface, on a per-user basis, by turning specific menu/submenu sections off.
Turn your WordPress menus into responsive mega menus: multi-column dropdowns with headings, icons, badges, featured cards and a mobile drawer.
Flexi Menu lets you build floating, vertical, dropdown and right-click menus with ease. Enhance your site’s navigation and user experience.
Ollie Menu Designerv0.3.4
Create custom dropdown & mobile menus using WordPress blocks. Design rich, responsive navigation with any block content in the block editor.
Turn any WordPress menu into a multi-column dropdown from Appearance → Menus. Ready-made styles included.
Ruby Mega Menuv1.0.8
A powerful mega menu builder replacing the default navigation with dropdowns, mega menus, and content tabs — no code required.