Combining two menus in the WordPress menu editor means re-adding every page, link and category one at a time. Merge Menus does it in one go: pick a menu, press a button, and all of its items are copied into the menu you’re editing.
It’s handy when you’re reorganising a site’s navigation, building a seasonal menu from an existing one, or combining a header and footer menu.
How to use it
- Install and activate Merge Menus from Plugins → Add New (search for “Merge Menus”).
- Open Appearance → Menus and select the menu you want to add items to.
- Find the Merge Menus box on the left, under the boxes for pages and links. If it isn’t there, open Screen Options at the top of the screen and tick Merge Menus.
- Choose the menu to copy from and press Merge Menu. Its items are added to your menu.
- Arrange the items if you need to, then press Save Menu.
Questions
Does it change the menu I copy from?
No. Items are copied, and the original menu is left exactly as it was.
Does it work with block themes?
Merge Menus works with classic menus, under Appearance → Menus. Block themes use the Navigation block instead, which has its own way of reusing menus.
Who can use it?
Anyone allowed to edit menus on the site, which is usually administrators.
Does it slow my site down?
No. It only runs on the Menus screen in the dashboard, and stores no settings.