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How to Add Submenu in Wordpress

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create a submenu inside your WordPress navigation menu.

Quick summary

Adding a submenu in WordPress lets you organize your site's navigation menu with nested items for a cleaner, more structured user experience. This process is done through the Appearance > Menus panel in your WordPress dashboard without any coding required.


Steps

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard, then navigate to Appearance.
  2. Under Menus, select from the dropdown list the menu that you want to edit.
  3. From the Add menu items area, check the subitem and click on Add to Menu.
  4. After adding it, choose the subitem and drag it under the primary item to nest it.
  5. When everything is ready, click on the Save Menu button to apply your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a submenu in WordPress is essential for websites with multiple pages or categories, as it keeps navigation clean and intuitive for visitors. Nested menu items help users quickly find related content without cluttering the top-level navigation bar. WordPress's built-in Menus editor makes it easy to add and reorder subitems using a simple drag-and-drop interface — no plugins or custom code required. Mastering this feature gives site owners full control over their site's navigation structure and improves overall usability and SEO.
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