Disable Parent Menu Link
v0.1.3by mediology · updated 15 years ago
A plugin which allows you to disable parent menu link created through wp_nav_menu function.
- Rank
- #12,157
- Down73 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 237
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.4K
- 17,448 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Parent Menu Link at a glance
Disable Parent Menu Link is a WordPress plugin by mediology with 200+ active installs, the #12,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.1.3 came out on Dec 9, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 2 plugins tagged “disable parent menu link”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats95 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Parent Menu Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 237 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 237 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 247 |
Rank over time
#12,157 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,157 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,084 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,094 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,086 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,123 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,171 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,193 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,195 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,196 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,163 |
Growth %
Average -0.32% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.25% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.05% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 16, 2010
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Parent Menu Link
How many websites use Disable Parent Menu Link?
Disable Parent Menu Link is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Parent Menu Link been downloaded?
17,448 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Disable Parent Menu Link last updated?
Version 0.1.3 came out on Dec 9, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Disable Parent Menu Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Parent Menu Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Disable Parent Menu Link still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Parent Menu Link have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Parent Menu Link?
The plugins most like Disable Parent Menu Link, by the tags they share, are Add menu separators to navigation (900+), Max Mega Menu (300K+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 237 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 17.4K |
| Author | mediology |
| First released | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2011 |
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