How to Add Free Side Menu in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Side Menu Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Side Menu”.

• The Side Menu block will appear in the results list.

Install the Side Menu Block

• Hover over the Side Menu block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Side Menu to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Side Menu”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Side Menu Block

Once added, select the Side Menu block and use the settings panel on the right. Add or remove Menu Links, set the Link Text and URL (e.g., anchor link), and define the Hierarchy Level for each item. Choose the Layout Style and optional Icons. Customize the Styling for the Menu Container Background, Link Text Typography (Normal and Active states), Active Item Highlight (Color/Border), and Indentation Spacing to create a functional, visually appealing hierarchical navigation system that fits your site’s design.