User Menu Shortcode
MovieEngine user menu shortcode: Display a user avatar and a dropdown menu in the header or navigation area. Shows login/register options for guests and account menu for logged-in users. Add a user menu with the user menu shortcode so visitors can reach their dashboard and profile quickly.
📌 Basic Usage
[movie_engine_user_menu]
⚡ Example
[movie_engine_user_menu custom_class="header-user-menu"]
📦 Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
custom_class | string | — | Add custom CSS class for styling |
🎯 What It Displays
✅ For Logged-in Users
- User avatar
- Username
- Dropdown menu with:
- Dashboard
- Watchlist
- History
- Playlists
- Logout
❌ For Guests (Not Logged-in)
- Login button
- Register button
⚙️ Behavior Notes
- Automatically detects user login status
- Dropdown menu appears on click or hover (based on theme)
- Links are connected to:
- Dashboard page
- User library pages
- Fully compatible with:
- Membership system
- Subscription access
🎨 Styling
- Inherits theme styles
- Can be customized using:
custom_class- CSS overrides
🔗 Related Shortcodes
movie_engine_dashboard→ user dashboardmovie_engine_login→ login formmovie_engine_register→ register form
🚀 Example Use Cases
Header Navigation
[movie_engine_user_menu]
Custom Styled Menu
[movie_engine_user_menu custom_class="my-custom-user-menu"]
MovieEngine user menu shortcode explained
For logged-in users, the shortcode shows a user avatar and username with a dropdown menu containing Dashboard, Watchlist, History, Playlists, and Logout. For guests, it shows Login and Register buttons instead, so visitors can sign in or create an account from the header or navigation area.
The shortcode automatically detects user login status, and the dropdown menu appears on click or hover depending on the theme. Its links connect to the Dashboard page and user library pages, it works with the membership system and subscription access, and it inherits theme styles while allowing customization through the custom_class parameter and CSS overrides.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MovieEngine User Menu Shortcode page about?
This guide covers the MovieEngine User Menu Shortcode shortcode or group, with usage and parameters.
Where can I use this shortcode?
You can use it on pages, posts, widgets, or templates where shortcodes are supported.
Where do I start with MovieEngine shortcodes?
Start with Shortcodes Overview, then follow the linked shortcode guides in this section.
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