How to Hide the Mobile Menu Icon in WordPress

If you’re looking to hide the mobile menu icon (often called the hamburger icon) from your WordPress site’s mobile view, you’re not alone. Many users wish to customize their navigation, and sometimes that means removing elements they don’t need. This post explains how you can easily hide the mobile menu icon using custom code.

Understanding the Issue

The mobile menu icon typically appears in responsive themes when viewed on smaller screens. While most themes display this icon by default, not all provide an easy option to hide it directly from the settings.

How to Hide the Mobile Menu Icon

Since most themes do not offer a built-in option to hide the mobile menu icon, you can use a simple CSS snippet to accomplish this.

• Identify the CSS class or ID of the mobile menu icon. You can use your browser’s Inspect tool to find it. Common class names include .menu-toggle, .mobile-menu-icon, or similar.
• Add custom CSS via Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS in your WordPress admin dashboard.

Here is a basic example of custom CSS you can use:

/* Hide the mobile menu icon */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none !important;
}

Be sure to replace .menu-toggle with the actual class or ID used by your theme if it is different.

Additional Tips

• Always check how your site looks on mobile after adding the code.
• If you wish to enable the menu icon again later, simply remove or comment out the added CSS.
• If you’re unsure which selector to use, ask your theme’s support team or share a screenshot for assistance.

Conclusion

Hiding the mobile menu icon can help you further customize your site’s navigation. Although there may not be a built-in option, the process is straightforward with custom CSS. For additional help, consider reaching out to your theme’s support team or consulting their documentation.