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How to Add a Menu in WordPress

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create and publish a navigation menu in WordPress.

Quick summary

Adding a menu in WordPress using the Site Editor lets you control your site's navigation directly from the Appearance panel without touching any code. This step-by-step walkthrough covers how to access the Header template, insert a Navigation block, and save your changes.


Steps

  1. On the left sidebar, hover over the Appearance option and click Editor to open the Site Editor.
  2. Select Patterns from the list of options in the Editor panel.
  3. Click Header to access the top navigation settings for your site.
  4. Choose the header template where you want to add a new menu.
  5. In the right-side panel, click Navigation to open the navigation block settings.
  6. Under the List View tab, click the Add Block button to insert a new menu block.
  7. Select the menu item you want to add and configure its connection settings.
  8. Tap Save to apply the changes and activate the newly added menu.
  9. Click the Save button one more time to confirm and finalize your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a navigation menu in WordPress is essential for improving site usability and helping visitors find key pages quickly. WordPress's built-in Site Editor allows users to manage header navigation without any coding knowledge, making it accessible to site owners of all skill levels. A well-structured menu also supports better internal linking, which is a core factor in on-page SEO and search engine crawlability. Knowing how to add and configure a WordPress menu through the block-based editor ensures your site's navigation stays consistent, flexible, and easy to update.
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