Your WordPress menu is the list of links that are typically displayed at the top of your site. Our guides will show you how to add and edit your site’s menu settings.
A menu (also called navigation) makes it easy for your visitors to find their way around your website’s pages and other content. A menu is commonly displayed prominently in the site’s header or sidebar.
The menu displays links to your site’s pages. It’s generally recommended to keep your list of pages short to avoid overwhelming the user. If you have several pages to feature in your menu, you can use submenus (also called dropdowns) to keep your navigation links neat and organized.
The process for editing your menu will depend on your WordPress theme.
To find your menu settings, visit your dashboard and check under Appearance on the left side. Look for one of the following options:
- Editor: Edit your menu here on modern WordPress themes using the Site Editor.
- Customize or Menus: You’ll find menu options here on classic WordPress themes.
Our dedicated menu guides will help you create, edit, and organize your website’s navigation menu.
Create a menu
In this guide, learn how to create a new site navigation menu.
Add links to a menu
Learn how to add links to pages, posts, and other content to a menu in this guide.
Add categories to a menu
This guide will show you how to add links to categories in your site’s menu.
Create a social links menu
In this guide, learn how to create a social links menu on your site.
Customize the menu design
This guide will show you the various ways you can change the menu’s design.
Reorder menu items
This guide will show you how to rearrange your menu items to be listed in the exact order that you want them to appear.
Edit menu items
Learn how to edit existing items in your site’s menu in this guide.
Create drop-down menus
This guide will show you how to add drop-down menus (or sub-menus) to your menu.
Delete a menu item
This guide will show you how to remove items from your menu and delete a menu entirely.
Advanced menu settings
This guide explains how to access advanced menu settings such as title attributes, link relationships, and CSS classes.
