How to Create a Drop Down Menu in Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Drop Down Menu in Wordpress: step-by-step guide
From your dashboard, go to Appearance → Editor.
Select the template you want to edit, or click on the site preview on the right side of the screen to open the homepage editor.
Open List View at the top-left corner of your screen (it’s the icon that looks like three horizontal lines above each other.)
Select the Navigation block (it may be nested inside other blocks like Header, Group, or Row.)
In the sidebar settings on the right, click on the Settings icon in the top right corner (this icon looks like a square with two uneven columns.)
Hover over a menu item and click on the three dots that appears.
Click the “Add submenu“ link.
Select the first page you’d like to appear in the drop-down.
Repeat until you have added all the menu items.
Click “Save“ to save your changes.
Quick answer: To create a drop down menu in WordPress, go to Appearance and Editor, select your template, open List View, and choose the Navigation block. Next, click the Settings icon in the sidebar, hover over a menu item, click the three dots, and select Add submenu. Finally, add your pages and save changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Build custom drop down menus in WordPress with this step-by-step guide. Organize your site navigation easily using the block editor and save changes. This guide shows how to create a Drop Down Menu in Wordpress in 10 steps, starting with "From your dashboard, go to Appearance → Editor" and finishing with "Click ' Save ' to save your changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Drop Down Menu in Wordpress?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Create a Form in Wordpress Without Plugin, How to Create a Landing Page in WordPress and How to Create a Portfolio on Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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