Title: Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu Author: Atakan Au Published: January 26, 2021 Last modified: August 18, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=2463109) ![](https://ps.w.org/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/assets/icon.svg? rev=2463109) # Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu By [Atakan Au](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atakanau/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu.2.1.0.zip) [Live Preview](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/?preview=1) * [Details](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/#installation) * [Development](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/) ## Description Allows you to automatically / dynamically add hierarchical categories ( with sub- categories ) to WordPress navigation menus using shortcode. HTML and CSS knowledge may be required depending on the theme. Visit my blog for support request and feedback. [Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu](https://atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=ahcim-plugin&utm_content=support-link) Please [comment](https://atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html#comments) 💬, [rate](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=5#new-post) ⭐ and share 👍 > ↪ [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html) > > ↪ [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin%0A%0Ahttps%3A//atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html) > ↪ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A//atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html&title=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin) > ↪ [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatakanau.blogspot.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fautomatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html&media=https%3A%2F%2Fps.w.org%2Fautomatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu%2Fassets%2Ficon.svg%3Frev%3D2463109&description=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin) > ↪ [Tumblr](http://www.tumblr.com/share?v=3&u=https%3A%2F%2Fatakanau.blogspot.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fautomatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html&t=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin) > ↪ [e-Mail](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/?subject=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin&body=Automatically%20Hierarchic%20Categories%20in%20Menu%20WordPress%20Plugin%0A%0Ahttps%3A//atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html) ### Support Support requests, bug reports, feedback, and feature requests can be submitted via the support forum or the plugin’s blog page. If you find the plugin useful, please consider leaving a [5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/). You can also support my work with a [donation](https://buymeacoffee.com/atakanau). ### Collaboration I am a freelance developer available for custom development, integrations, and technical consulting. If you have a project related to this plugin, feel free to get in touch. ## Screenshots [⌊Define post categories⌉⌊Define post categories⌉[ Define post categories [⌊Open input area⌉⌊Open input area⌉[ Open input area [⌊Add shortcode to menu⌉⌊Add shortcode to menu⌉[ Add shortcode to menu [⌊Add shortcode to menu on "Block Editor - Beta"⌉⌊Add shortcode to menu on "Block Editor - Beta"⌉[ Add shortcode to menu on “Block Editor – Beta” [⌊Twenty Nineteen 1.8 on WordPress 5.0.2⌉⌊Twenty Nineteen 1.8 on WordPress 5.0.2⌉[ Twenty Nineteen 1.8 on WordPress 5.0.2 [⌊Twenty Twenty 1.6 on WordPress 5.0.2⌉⌊Twenty Twenty 1.6 on WordPress 5.0.2⌉[ Twenty Twenty 1.6 on WordPress 5.0.2 [⌊Twenty Twenty-One 1.1 on WordPress 5.6⌉⌊Twenty Twenty-One 1.1 on WordPress 5.6⌉[ Twenty Twenty-One 1.1 on WordPress 5.6 [⌊Astra 3.0.1 on WordPress 5.6⌉⌊Astra 3.0.1 on WordPress 5.6⌉[ Astra 3.0.1 on WordPress 5.6 [⌊PopularFX 1.2.0 on WordPress 5.6⌉⌊PopularFX 1.2.0 on WordPress 5.6⌉[ PopularFX 1.2.0 on WordPress 5.6 [⌊Twenty Twenty-Two 1.2 on WordPress 6.0.1⌉⌊Twenty Twenty-Two 1.2 on WordPress 6.0.1⌉[ Twenty Twenty-Two 1.2 on WordPress 6.0.1 [⌊Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 "Block Editor - Beta"⌉⌊Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 "Block Editor - Beta"⌉[ Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 “Block Editor – Beta” [⌊Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 on WordPress 6.1.1⌉⌊Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 on WordPress 6.1.1⌉[ Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 on WordPress 6.1.1 [⌊Enwoo (EnvoThemes) on WordPress 6.1.1⌉⌊Enwoo (EnvoThemes) on WordPress 6.1.1⌉[ Enwoo (EnvoThemes) on WordPress 6.1.1 ## Installation 1. Add the plugin’s folder in the WordPress’ plugin directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. #### Usage 1. Go to Apperarance -> Menus 2. Click ‘Screen Options’ on the top right 3. Check and open ‘Auto Category Shortcode’ option 4. Type your shortcode with parameters, e.g. [autocategorymenu hide_empty=”0″] ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e35c00c7b5294ddd6345b1c818adcc2e8f98d8481d780972cc87c97f5a519ffe? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Suddenly Stopped working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/suddenly-stopped-working-57/)󠁿 [kkrajk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kkrajk/) August 16, 2026 3 replies Worked wonderfully for 2 years and then suddenly stopped working adter the latest update. Latest version of everything – Wp, Woocommerce and Theme – Greenmart ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e6abb5c71775c48703b5c7920f61137bc43c92f8eb5249662f0ca308bb44f7f6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin add hidden text link](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-add-hidden-text-link/)󠁿 [invokerkael](https://profiles.wordpress.org/invokerkael/) October 1, 2025 This plugin add hidden link: atakanau[.]wordpress[.]com in file code includes/class- auto-hierarchic-category-menu.php row 285. Please check and report this ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1420617ce96e94394669428508985699867eee726a3b11f9cbe1ac128c20a402? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-4150/)󠁿 [lagiulsss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lagiulsss/) July 10, 2025 1 reply I took me a bit to make it work the way I wanted with all the subcategories, but after that has been working very well. Don't need to worry to edit the front-end menu if you change name or delete in back-end, it will automatically do it. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d6f8fe5129239afab19f0fd83e2ff7f24552444eaaca73b16f05f235bb6d3cac? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Real time saver](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/real-time-saver-30/)󠁿 [aaronlkh](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aaronlkh/) September 19, 2024 2 replies Had been spending a lot of time adding menu items manually from my hierarchical categories. Still not too late to save time from now on. And it works great with Otography theme. Thank you developer! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d110a09651ce37d391f48415c46f911bd1a7a0b4fa2a8ff8c32209547b8e993e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-3885/)󠁿 [Ringdal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ringdal/) January 4, 2024 1 reply What a wonderful plugin. I am handicapped and my right arm is not working well, but I own over 50 websites and have built all of them myself. Working with wrong hand (I am right handed and damaged right arm in accident) i.e. left hand takes time. I love everything automatic which makes my life easier. That is why I loooove this plugin. 🙂 Million thanks to the developer(s). ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6827329f9494a1bbe9051d073992594d5611b517a5fcae80f98823c76fa4c1ea? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-37661/)󠁿 [mauriciogonzalez](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mauriciogonzalez/) September 27, 2023 1 reply Simple plugin that covers a functionality missed in both in WP and WooCommerce. [ Read all 13 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Atakan Au ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atakanau/) “Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu” has been translated into 2 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### Version 2.1.0 * Added: Automatic detection and integration with the Lite Extension. * Moved: WooCommerce Product Category support to the Lite Extension * Updated: Admin notices and taxonomy information For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to [changelog section on blog](https://atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=ahcim-plugin&utm_content=changelog-link#toc_ahcim-changelog). ## Meta * Version **2.1.0** * Last updated **2 months ago** * Active installations **2,000+** * WordPress Version ** 5.0.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP Version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/), [German](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/), and [Turkish](https://tr.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu) * Tags * [category menu](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/category-menu/)[menu](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/menu/) [navigation](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/navigation/)[WooCommerce category](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-category/) [woocommerce menu](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-menu/) * [Advanced View](https://en-au.wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars. * [ 11 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 1 4-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Atakan Au ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atakanau/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 1 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? 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