# How to Add a Menu in WordPress

> To add a menu in WordPress, go to Appearance and open Editor, select Patterns, click Header, and choose your header template. Then, select Navigation in the right panel, click Add Block in List View, add and configure your menu item, and save the changes twice.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-menu-in-wordpress/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0159243f01ed60a4f1d4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Editor'.
2. Select 'Patterns' from the list of options.
3. Following that, click 'Header' to access the top navigation settings.
4. Choose the header template where you wish to add a new menu.
5. After that, go to the right-side panel and click 'Navigation'.
6. Under the List View tab, click the 'Add Block' button.
7. Select the menu item you want to add and then configure its corresponding connection settings.
8. Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes and activate the newly added menu.
9. Click the 'Save' button one more time to confirm your request.