Nav Menu Roles
Nav Menu Roles is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.
About this Plugin
This plugin lets you hide custom menu items based on user roles. So if you have a link in the menu that you only want to show to logged in users, certain types of users, or even only to logged out users, this plugin is for you.
Static WordPress Challenge
Role-based menu filtering is evaluated during the build and the exported site will contain the menu version visible to the build user, typically logged-out guests; it does not restrict page access. Rebuild the site after menu or visibility changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nav Menu Roles compatible with Simply Static?
Nav Menu Roles works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Pro for the best experience.
Which Simply Static product works best with Nav Menu Roles?
Based on our analysis, Nav Menu Roles works best with Simply Static Pro. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.
Does Nav Menu Roles affect static build times?
Nav Menu Roles has approximately 70,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
What configuration does Nav Menu Roles need for Simply Static?
Role-based menu filtering is evaluated during the build and the exported site will contain the menu version visible to the build user, typically logged-out guests; it does not restrict page access. Rebuild the site after menu or visibility changes.
How often is this compatibility data updated?
All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.