Comments on: Upgrade wp_list_categories() to wp_nav_menu()

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:53:41 +0000

@Alex – Upgrading to an implementation of `wp_nav_menu` using `wp_list_categories` as a fallback provides more functionality and options for the end-user; although if you are developing a site specific theme you may not have use for the new menu functionality.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:37:27 +0000

Great thanks. Also, isn’t the benefit of wp_list_categories that you don’t have to worry about updating the menu if you add additional categories? I don’t really understand why moving from wp_list_categories to wp_nav_menu is considered an “upgrade”. What are the benefits anyways?

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:20:30 +0000

@Alex – Logically speaking I would have to say no as ‘wp_nav_menu’ in this case would be using ‘wp_list_categories’ as its fallback. Granted the difference will not likely make any difference to the reader / end-user but I cannot definitely say as I have not done any actual speed tests …

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:58:24 +0000

Is wp_nav_menu faster than wp_list_categories since the relationships are pre-assigned for the menu? I would think this would speed the walker up.

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:13:18 +0000

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:34:57 +0000

If you coud help me…
wp_list_categories uses li and /li by default.
I need to edit manual in the sidebar.php li and /li because i want to insert a little image, identical on every cathegory row.
Thanks