Descripziun
Classic Menu Sync for Block bridges the gap between classic WordPress menus and the new Navigation block system. This plugin allows you to:
- Sync Navigation blocks with classic menus – Keep your navigation blocks updated with your classic menu changes
- Auto-sync functionality – Automatically update navigation blocks when classic menus are modified
- Manual sync option – Sync on-demand when needed
- Native WordPress integration – Uses WordPress’s built-in menu converter for seamless compatibility
- Block Editor integration – Easy-to-use controls directly in the Navigation block sidebar
Perfect for sites transitioning from classic themes to block themes, or for developers who want to maintain both classic and block-based navigation systems.
Key Features
- Zero configuration – Works out of the box
- Performance optimized – Uses WordPress native functions
- Developer friendly – Clean, well-documented code
- Translation ready – Full internationalization support
- Secure – Follows WordPress security best practices
Developer Notes
This plugin uses WordPress’s native WP_Classic_To_Block_Menu_Converter class to ensure maximum compatibility and future-proofing.
For developers: The plugin exposes REST API endpoints for programmatic access:
* GET/POST /wp-json/classic-menu-sync-for-block/v1/settings/{post_id} – Manage sync settings
* POST /wp-json/classic-menu-sync-for-block/v1/sync/{post_id}/{menu_id} – Trigger sync operation
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit: https://weblazer.fr
GitHub
This plugin is available on GitHub: https://github.com/WEBLAZER/classic-menu-sync-for-block
You can contribute, report issues, or download the latest version from the repository.
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Installaziun
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/classic-menu-sync-for-blockdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‚Plugins‘ screen in WordPress.
- Edit any Navigation block in the Block Editor.
- In the Navigation block sidebar, find the „Auto Sync with Classic Menu“ panel.
- Select a classic menu to sync with and configure your sync preferences.
FAQ
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Does this work with all themes?
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Yes, this plugin works with any theme that supports the Navigation block (WordPress 5.9+).
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No, this plugin only reads from classic menus and updates Navigation blocks. Your classic menus remain unchanged.
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Yes, you can link multiple Navigation blocks to the same classic menu.
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The Navigation block will retain its last synced content. You can manually update it or link it to a different menu.
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Yes, as long as the menu plugins work with WordPress’s standard menu system.
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Contributors & Developers
“Classic Menu Sync for Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Updated tested up to WordPress 6.9
- Translated all plugin files to English
- Code improvements and documentation updates
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Navigation block to classic menu synchronization
- Auto-sync functionality
- Manual sync option
- Block Editor integration
- REST API endpoints for sync operations

