How to Display Different Menus to Logged in Users in WordPress

Here’s how you can easily show different menus to logged-in users in WordPress using either a plugin or manually through code:

Method 1: Show Different Menus to Logged-in Users Using a Plugin

Using a plugin is the simpler method and doesn’t require any coding skills.

1. Install and Activate the Conditional Menus Plugin:
   • Install the “Conditional Menus” plugin from the WordPress plugin repository.
   • Activate the plugin.
2. Create Your Menus:
   • Navigate to Appearance » Menus.
   • Create two menus: one for logged-in users and another for non-logged-in users. Customize them as per your requirements.
3. Assign Menus Using Conditional Menus Plugin:
   • Go to Appearance » Menus.
   • Click on the Manage Locations tab.
   • Assign your menus to different locations based on user conditions:
     • Click on + Conditional Menu.
     • Select your logged-in user menu from the drop-down.
     • Add a condition (User logged in) to specify when this menu should be displayed.
     • Save your settings.
4. Preview:
   • Visit your website to see how the menus change based on whether you are logged in or not.

Method 2: Manually Select Logged-in Menu Using Code

If you prefer to use code, follow these steps:

1. Add Code Snippet:
   • Access your WordPress theme’s functions.php file (or use a site-specific plugin for safer code management).
   • Add the following PHP code snippet:
   php

   function my_wp_nav_menu_args( $args = ” ) {
   if( is_user_logged_in() ) {
   // Logged in menu to display (replace 43 with your logged-in menu ID)
   $args[‘menu’] = 43;
   } else {
   // Non-logged-in menu to display (replace 35 with your non-logged-in menu ID)
   $args[‘menu’] = 35;
   }
   return $args;
   }
   add_filter( ‘wp_nav_menu_args’, ‘my_wp_nav_menu_args’ );
2. 1. • Replace 43 and 35 with the IDs of the menus you created earlier. You can find the ID by editing the menu in Appearance » Menus and checking the URL for menu=ID.
   2. Save Changes:
      • Save the functions.php file or your site-specific plugin.
   3. Preview:
      • Visit your website to see how the menus change based on the logged-in status.

   Conclusion

   Both methods allow you to dynamically change navigation menus in WordPress based on whether users are logged in or not. The plugin method is easier for most users, while the code snippet method gives you more control and customization options directly through code. Choose the method that best fits your comfort level with WordPress and coding.