Admin Module

Duplicate Menu

Duplicate Menu adds a one-click button to the WordPress menu editor that creates an exact copy of any navigation menu including all menu items, hierarchy, custom links, CSS classes, and other settings. This is invaluable when you need to experiment with menu changes without risking your live navigation, create seasonal variations of your standard menu, or set up similar menus for different locations. The duplicated menu is created instantly and you are automatically redirected to edit it. The module integrates cleanly into the existing Appearance > Menus page with no separate settings page needed.

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Key Features

One-click menu duplication
Preserves full menu hierarchy
Copies all menu item settings
Automatic redirect to duplicated menu

Why Use This Module?

  • Safely experiment with menu changes by working on a copy instead of your live menu
  • Create seasonal or promotional menu variations in seconds instead of rebuilding from scratch
  • Set up multiple similar menus for different theme locations or widget areas quickly
  • Preserve complex menu hierarchies and custom settings during duplication
  • Zero configuration needed since it works as a simple button in the existing menu editor

Real-World Use Cases

Test Menu Changes

Duplicate your main menu before making changes so you can safely experiment without affecting the live navigation.

Seasonal Menus

Clone your standard menu to create holiday or seasonal variations with special promotional links and pages.

Multi-Location Menus

Duplicate a base menu template to quickly create location-specific navigation for multi-site or franchise setups.

How to Use

Go to Appearance > Menus, select a menu, and click the 'Duplicate Menu' button. The duplicated menu opens automatically for editing.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Streamlines admin workflow and efficiency

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it copy all menu item settings?

Yes, all settings are preserved including custom links, CSS classes, descriptions, link targets, and the full parent-child hierarchy structure.

Where does the duplicate button appear?

The Duplicate Menu button appears on the Appearance > Menus page when you are editing a menu. It sits alongside the existing menu management buttons.

Can I duplicate menus assigned to theme locations?

Yes, you can duplicate any menu. The copy is created as an unassigned menu that you can then assign to any theme location you choose.

What Users Are Saying

"We change our menu links for holiday specials. Now I just duplicate the standard menu, tweak it, and swap back when the promotion ends."

— Restaurant Website

"Client wanted to reorganize their navigation. Duplicated it first so we could experiment freely without breaking the live site."

— Web Agency

"Five locations, five similar menus. Duplicated the base menu and just changed the location-specific pages for each one."

— Multi-Location Business

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