Navception
v2.0.0by Faison · updated 12 years ago
Embed WordPress Menus inside of other WordPress Menus!
- Rank
- #12,487
- Down64 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 228
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.1K
- 11,147 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Navception at a glance
Navception is a WordPress plugin by Faison with 200+ active installs, the #12,487 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Oct 22, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “submenus”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats137 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Navception |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 228 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 236 |
Rank over time
#12,487 · down 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,487 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,423 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,429 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,437 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,409 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,403 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,380 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,383 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,362 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,379 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,424 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,422 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.54% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 28, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Navception
How many websites use Navception?
Navception 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 #12,487 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Navception been downloaded?
11,147 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Navception last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Oct 22, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Navception compatible with the latest WordPress?
Navception’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Navception still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Navception have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Navception?
The plugins most like Navception, by the tags they share, are User Menus (80K+), Nav Menu Roles (70K+) and Login or Logout Menu Item (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 228 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 11.1K |
| Author | Faison |
| First released | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2014 |
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