Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Vertical Menu Widget currently ranks #13450 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13416, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.9, shipped on Jun 20, 2011 (5,597 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #13450 |
| 2026-09-30 | #13624 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13802 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13947 |
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 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
| 2025-08-28 | 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-27 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-30 | 1 |
| 2024-11-29 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3 |
| 2024-08-30 | 2 |
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Details
| Author | Daniel Iser |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.9 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2011-06-20 |
| Added to directory | 2011-06-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily add a vertical menu to your widgetable sidebar. With this plugin you can create a simple/flat menu or a foldout menu.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Vertical Menu Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Vertical Menu Widget?
As of October 16, 2026, Vertical Menu Widget ranks #13450 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13416.
When was Vertical Menu Widget last updated?
Vertical Menu Widget was last updated on June 20, 2011 (version 0.9). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Vertical Menu Widget?
Vertical Menu Widget is developed by Daniel Iser. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2011.
