Control WordPress menus with server-side rules.
Titanium Nav Menu Roles & Visibility Rules gives you precise server-side control over who can see each WordPress menu item. Pro adds advanced condition groups, membership plugin rules, linked page protection, and professional denied-access handling.
- No CSS hiding
- Role and login rules
- Membership plugin support
- Access Protection
Free version on WordPress.org
Start with the free WordPress.org version for core server-side menu visibility rules. Upgrade to Pro when you need advanced condition groups, membership plugin rules, Access Protection, denied access actions, beta updates, and priority support.
Built for real WordPress membership and client sites.
Use simple rules for everyday menu control, or build advanced Pro logic when one rule is not enough.
Server-side menu hiding
Hide menu items before the page is rendered. No CSS-only tricks.
Role and login rules
Show or hide menu items for logged-in users, logged-out users, or WordPress roles.
Condition groups
Build advanced AND / OR logic without custom snippets.
Membership plugin rules
Control menu visibility by supported membership levels, including Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress, WooCommerce Memberships, Restrict Content / Pro, and Paid Member Subscriptions.
Access Protection
Protect linked pages from direct URL access using the same Pro menu rules.
Denied access actions
Show a 404 page, redirect to homepage, or redirect to a selected page.
Selectable 404 handling
Use the built-in Pro 404 page or your own custom site/theme 404 page.
Import tools
Import compatible rules from Nav Menu Roles and User Menus.
Free vs Pro
Start with core menu visibility rules in Free. Upgrade to Pro when you need advanced logic, access protection, membership rules, and priority support.
Choose the right version for your workflow.
Free covers the essentials. Pro is built for serious sites, membership setups, client work, and protected content flows.
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Server-side menu item hiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Show / Hide menu items | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logged-in and logged-out visitor rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| WordPress role is / role is not rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page and post location rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance and compatibility updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menu diagnostics and location warnings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Header / mobile / footer menu awareness | ✓ | ✓ |
| Combined condition groups with AND / OR logic | × | ✓ |
| Membership plugin conditionsPaid Memberships Pro, MemberPress, WooCommerce Memberships, Restrict Content / Restrict Content Pro, and Paid Member Subscriptions |
× | ✓ |
| Direct URL linked content protection | × | ✓ |
| Global denied access action | × | ✓ |
| Per-menu denied access action override | × | ✓ |
| Selectable 404 handling with built-in fallback | × | ✓ |
| Beta update opt-in | × | ✓ |
| Priority Pro email support | × | ✓ |
Simple annual pricing in GBP.
Choose the license size that matches your website count. Checkout is handled securely by Freemius. All prices are annual GBP prices.
Single Site
Best for one WordPress website.
- Annual license
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
3 Sites
Good for small client work.
- Great for small client work
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
5 Sites
Most popular for freelancers.
- Strong value for freelancers
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
10 Sites
For growing agencies.
- Built for growing agencies
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
20 Sites
For larger client portfolios.
- For larger client portfolios
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
Unlimited Sites
Best value for agencies.
- Best for agency use
- Freemius checkout
- Plugin updates included
Frequently asked questions
Answers for licensing, the free version, menu rules, Access Protection, checkout, and support.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The free version is available on WordPress.org for core server-side menu visibility rules. Pro adds advanced condition groups, membership plugin rules, Access Protection, denied access actions, beta updates, and priority support.
Where can I get the free version?
You can get the free version from WordPress.org: Titanium Nav Menu Roles & Visibility Rules Free.
Do I need the Pro version?
Use Pro if you need combined AND / OR logic, supported membership plugin conditions, linked page protection, per-menu denied access overrides, selectable 404 handling, beta updates, or priority Pro support.
Does it only hide menu items with CSS?
No. Nav Menu Roles & Visibility Rules removes hidden menu items server-side before the menu is rendered. It is not just display:none CSS hiding.
Will hidden menu items still appear in the page source?
No. For supported WordPress menus, hidden items are removed before output, so visitors do not simply receive hidden menu HTML.
Does it work for logged-in and logged-out visitors?
Yes. You can show or hide menu items depending on whether a visitor is logged in or logged out.
Does it work with WordPress roles?
Yes. You can target menu items by WordPress roles, including role is and role is not style logic.
Does it support users with multiple roles?
Yes. The role checks are designed to work with users who may have more than one WordPress role.
Does it work with membership plugins?
Yes. Pro includes supported membership plugin conditions for Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress, WooCommerce Memberships, Restrict Content / Restrict Content Pro, and Paid Member Subscriptions.
Do I need a membership plugin to use it?
No. Membership plugins are optional. The plugin also works with normal WordPress login and role rules.
What are condition groups?
Condition groups let you combine multiple rules with AND / OR logic. This is useful when a single show or hide rule is not enough.
Can I hide a menu item from one role but show it to another?
Yes. Pro is designed for more advanced mixed logic, such as showing a menu item for one role while hiding it from another role.
Can I control menu items by page or post location?
Yes. The plugin includes page and post location rules so menu visibility can depend on where the menu is being displayed.
What is Access Protection?
Access Protection is a Pro feature that can protect linked WordPress pages or posts from direct URL access using the same menu visibility rules.
If a menu item is hidden, is the linked page also protected?
Only in Pro, and only when Access Protection is enabled. The free menu hiding rules do not automatically protect direct page URLs.
Does Access Protection work with custom post types?
Pro can protect supported WordPress content types and internal custom links that point to real content on the same site.
Does it protect external links?
No. Access Protection is for internal WordPress content. External URLs, anchors, query-only links, and non-content URLs are not protected.
What happens when a visitor is denied access?
In Pro, you can choose to show a 404 page, redirect to the homepage, or redirect to a selected page.
Can I use my own 404 page?
Yes. Pro can use your site/theme 404 page, or you can use the plugin’s built-in 404 page.
What if my theme only has a basic 404 page?
Use the plugin built-in 404 page. It is better if your theme only shows a basic “page not found” screen.
Can different menu items use different denied access actions?
Yes. Pro includes per-menu denied access overrides, so individual protected menu items can override the global denied access action.
Does it work with mobile menus?
The plugin includes menu diagnostics and location awareness for header, mobile, and footer menu locations. Exact behavior depends on how the theme outputs its menus.
Does it work with Blocksy?
It is designed for normal WordPress menu output and includes diagnostics for menu locations. Blocksy-style header, mobile, and footer locations are exactly the kind of setup the diagnostics are meant to help with.
Does it work with Elementor?
The plugin targets WordPress menu output and linked WordPress content. Elementor pages can be protected when they are normal WordPress pages linked from protected menu items.
Can I import from Nav Menu Roles?
Yes. The plugin includes import tools for compatible Nav Menu Roles data.
Can I import from User Menus?
Yes. The plugin includes import tools for compatible User Menus data.
Will it slow down my website?
The plugin is designed to be lightweight. Menu rules are evaluated when menus are rendered, and Pro features only apply when enabled.
Can I use it on client websites?
Yes. Choose the license size that matches the number of sites you want to activate.
Can I upgrade to a larger license later?
License upgrades are normally managed through the Freemius account and checkout flow.
Are updates included?
Yes. Active Pro licenses receive plugin updates during the license period.
Is support included?
Yes. Pro includes priority Pro email support.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Your license and billing are managed by Freemius. You should be able to manage subscription details from your Freemius account/checkout account area.
Who handles checkout and payment?
Checkout is handled securely by Freemius. Freemius manages payment, licensing, subscriptions, and license delivery.
Does the plugin use external services?
Yes. The website and plugin pricing page can request public pricing data from the AdminPlugins pricing API, and Pro checkout, licensing, subscription management, and update delivery are handled by Freemius. These services are documented in the plugin readme and privacy information.
Is this a security plugin?
No. It is a menu visibility and access-control plugin. It should not be treated as a firewall, malware scanner, or replacement for proper WordPress security.
Can I test on a staging site?
Yes, but license activation rules depend on the Freemius license setup. For production use, choose the license size that covers the sites you need.
10 practical ways to control WordPress menus with visibility rules.
Use these tutorials to solve common WordPress menu visibility problems without custom snippets. Start with simple logged-in and role-based rules, then move into Pro workflows like AND / OR condition groups, membership rules, Access Protection, and denied-access handling.
- Role-based menus
- Logged-in rules
- Membership visibility
- Direct URL protection
Step-by-step WordPress menu visibility tutorials.
Each tutorial is written for real membership sites, client sites, private areas, account menus, and role-heavy WordPress setups.
How to hide WordPress menu items by user role
A common WordPress problem is showing the same menu to everyone, even when different users need different links. Titanium lets you control menu items by WordPress role, so members, editors, customers, subscribers, and administrators can see the navigation that fits their access level.
How to set it up
- Go to Appearance > Menus and open the WordPress menu you want to edit.
- Expand the menu item that should be controlled by role.
- Open the Titanium menu visibility options for that menu item.
- Choose whether the item should be shown or hidden for matching visitors.
- Select the WordPress role condition and choose the role you want to target.
- Save the menu, then test the site while logged in as a user with that role.
How to show different menu links to logged-in and logged-out visitors
Public visitors usually need links like Login, Register, Pricing, or Join. Logged-in users usually need My Account, Dashboard, Downloads, Profile, or Logout. With login status rules, you can keep one WordPress menu and show the right links to the right visitors.
How to set it up
- Add both public and account-related links to the same WordPress menu.
- Open the Login or Register menu item and apply a rule for logged-out visitors.
- Open account-only links such as My Account, Profile, or Downloads.
- Apply a logged-in visitor rule to those account links.
- Save the menu and test it once while logged out and once while logged in.
How to show menu items only to membership levels
Membership sites often need navigation that changes by level. A free member might need upgrade links, while paid members need protected downloads, courses, donor pages, or premium account areas. Pro membership rules let supported membership plugins drive menu visibility directly.
How to set it up
- Make sure your supported membership plugin is installed and your membership levels already exist.
- Go to Appearance > Menus and expand the menu item you want to control.
- Open the Titanium Pro condition options for that menu item.
- Choose the membership plugin condition and select the level that should see the menu item.
- Save the menu and test with users who have different membership levels.
How to use AND / OR condition groups for advanced menu rules
Simple rules are enough for many sites, but real client and membership sites often need more precise logic. Pro condition groups let you combine rules, so a menu item can depend on role, login status, membership level, and page location at the same time.
How to think about the logic
- Use AND when every condition in the same group must be true.
- Use OR when you want to create another valid path for the menu item to appear.
- Keep each group focused on one real-world access case.
- Test each group with a user account that matches that condition set.
- Remove old test rules when the final logic is working.
How to protect the linked page when a menu item is hidden
Hiding a menu item makes navigation cleaner, but it does not automatically stop someone from opening the linked page directly. Pro Access Protection can use the same menu rules to block direct access to supported internal WordPress content linked from protected menu items.
How to set it up
- Create or edit a menu item that links to an internal WordPress page, post, or supported content type.
- Add the menu visibility rule that decides who should see the item.
- Enable Access Protection for the linked content.
- Choose what should happen when someone without access opens the direct URL.
- Test the menu and the direct URL as both allowed and denied users.
How to choose what happens when access is denied
Different sites need different denied-access behavior. Some sites want a clean 404-style response. Others want to send visitors to the homepage, login page, pricing page, or a custom upgrade page. Pro denied-access actions give you that choice.
How to choose the right action
- Use a 404-style response when you do not want visitors to know the content exists.
- Use a homepage redirect when the protected URL should quietly send visitors back to the public site.
- Use a selected page redirect when you want to explain access requirements or show an upgrade option.
- Use per-menu overrides when one menu item needs different behavior from the global default.
- Test the final behavior in an incognito browser and with a denied test user.
How to show menu items only on selected pages or posts
Sometimes a menu link only makes sense in a specific part of the site. Location-based menu rules let you show or hide items depending on the page, post, or supported content area currently being viewed.
How to set it up
- Decide where the menu item should appear, such as a specific page or content area.
- Open the relevant menu item in Appearance > Menus.
- Add a page, post, or supported content location rule.
- Choose whether the item should show or hide when that location matches.
- Save the menu and visit the selected page plus a few unrelated pages to confirm the behavior.
How to check header, footer, and mobile menu visibility
Many modern themes use separate desktop, mobile, footer, or header menu locations. Titanium is designed for normal WordPress menu output and includes menu diagnostics and location awareness to help you understand where rules are applied.
How to test it properly
- Apply your menu rule to the menu item you want to control.
- Check the desktop header menu first.
- Resize the browser or use a real phone to check the mobile menu.
- Check footer or secondary menus if your theme uses the same item in multiple places.
- Use the plugin’s diagnostics or menu location warnings when the rule does not appear where expected.
How to import compatible rules from other menu visibility plugins
If you already used another menu visibility plugin, rebuilding every rule manually can be slow. Titanium includes import tools for compatible Nav Menu Roles and User Menus data, so you can move existing rules into a cleaner workflow.
How to approach an import safely
- Make a backup or test the import on a staging copy before changing a live client site.
- Open the Titanium import tool for the supported source plugin.
- Review the detected compatible rules before applying changes.
- Run the import and then check your most important menus manually.
- Test as logged-out visitors and as real user roles or membership levels.
How to build a safer menu visibility workflow for client sites
Menu visibility rules are powerful because they affect what users can see and sometimes what they can access. A simple workflow helps you avoid confusion, broken navigation, and accidental rule mistakes when working on client, membership, or production websites.
A safer workflow
- Write down which visitor types should see each important menu item.
- Start with the simplest rule possible before adding advanced conditions.
- Test logged-out visitors, normal users, paid members, and administrators separately.
- Use Pro Access Protection only when the linked page should also be blocked directly.
- Document final rules for the client or site owner so future edits are easier.
Start with Free, upgrade when your rules need more power.
The free version covers core server-side menu visibility. Pro is for advanced condition groups, membership plugin rules, linked page protection, denied access actions, beta updates, and priority support.
Need advanced menu rules and protected links?
Use Titanium Pro when you need AND / OR condition groups, membership plugin conditions, Access Protection, selectable denied-access handling, and priority support for serious WordPress sites.
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