Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Genesis Simple Menus currently ranks #4553 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4549, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 11 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (10/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Jun 2, 2026 (136 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4553 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4574 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4588 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4608 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 10 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | StudioPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-02 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
With Genesis, Simple Menus allows you to select a WP menu for secondary navigation on posts, pages, categories, tags or custom taxonomies.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Genesis Simple Menus?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Genesis Simple Menus?
As of October 16, 2026, Genesis Simple Menus ranks #4553 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4549.
When was Genesis Simple Menus last updated?
Genesis Simple Menus was last updated on June 2, 2026 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Genesis Simple Menus?
Genesis Simple Menus is developed by StudioPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2010.
