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How to Create a Navigation Bar in Notion (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow this step-by-step guide shows how to set up a custom navigation bar with Bullet.so or Notion’s Plus plan.
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A navigation bar (navbar) is key to improving your Notion site’s usability. It helps visitors easily explore pages, stay organized, and enjoy a clean, professional browsing experience.
While Notion’s built-in navbar (available only on paid plans) provides basic functionality, it’s quite limited. That’s where Bullet.so comes in: it offers a customizable, responsive navigation bar for Notion sites without any code.
In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll learn:
- How to create a navigation bar in Notion using Bullet.so
- How to use Notion’s native navbar on paid plans
- Key differences between both methods
- Pro tips for better navigation and site organization
Method #1: Use Bullet to Add a Custom Navigation Bar in Notion
Bullet.so is a powerful Notion website builder that lets you publish Notion pages with advanced design features—like sticky headers, branded themes, and of course, a responsive navbar. Here is a Step-by-Step on How to Add a Navbar with Bullet
1. Create a Site with Bullet
Link your Notion workspace to Bullet.so. Then, choose the Notion page you want to turn into your homepage. Bullet takes care of theming, responsiveness, and publishing.
2. Access Navbar Settings
In your Bullet dashboard, go to the Navbar section. Then, choose Custom from the navbar configuration options.
3. Customize Site Branding
Next, it’s time to make your navbar match your Notion site’s branding. Add your logo, either as text or an image, and fine-tune its size, placement, and alignment in the header.
You can adjust the color scheme and typography to reflect your Notion workspace’s visual identity.
If you want users to quickly find content, enable the search bar directly within the navbar. These tweaks help make your navigation bar feel consistent, balanced, and on-brand.
4. Add Navigation Links
Define each menu item by giving it a clear title, such as “Docs” or “About.” Choose whether it links to an internal Notion page or an external URL, and decide if it should open in a new tab.
You can also group related links into dropdown menus and rearrange their order using drag-and-drop for better navigation flow.
5. Add Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons
- Highlight important actions like “Subscribe” or “Contact” to make your responsive navigation bar for Notion pages more interactive.
- Set destination URLs and customize appearance
Here is the final look of example site after setting up Navbar completely.
Method #2: Use Notion’s Native Navigation Bar (Paid Plan)
If you’re working entirely within Notion and don’t use an external site builder, you can still set up a basic navigation bar, but only on one of Notion’s paid tiers.
How to Enable the Native Navbar
Open your target Notion page for publishing. Click Share → Publish → Site Customization.
In the customization settings you can upload a favicon or site logo to personalize your Notion site. Then, adjust visibility settings for elements like breadcrumbs, the search icon, and the menu layout.
If needed, add new pages to the navigation through the “Add page” option. Finally, you can remove the Notion watermark if your plan supports it.
Click Publish changes when done.
Built-In Navbar Limitations
- Dropdown menus are generally not supported.
- Custom branding and layout flexibility is limited.
- Many navigation features require you to stay within Notion’s own styling constraints.
Which Approach Should You Choose?
Here’s a comparison:
Feature | Notion Native Navbar | Bullet.so Navigation Bar |
Cost | Paid Notion plan required | Free tier available + paid upgrades |
Custom branding & layout | Very limited | Extensive control (colors, fonts, layout) |
Dropdown / grouped menu support | ✘ | ✔ |
No-code setup | ✔ | ✔ |
Best used for | Simple, small Notion site | Branded, polished Notion-based website |
If all you need is a simple navigation bar and you’re fine with basic styling, Notion’s native option may suffice. But if you’re aiming for a brand-forward, polished site where navigation plays a central role, then Bullet.so is the stronger choice.
Final Thoughts
Whether you go with Notion’s built-in navigation or rely on Bullet.so’s advanced features, creating an intuitive navbar will elevate your Notion website’s usability and appearance. For simplicity, the native option works. For full branding control and a more refined look, Bullet.so is the smarter pick.
Build your navbar today and make your Notion site easier to navigate, look sharper and convert better.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a breadcrumb menu in Notion?
Breadcrumbs display the path from the homepage to the current page, making it easy to navigate through hierarchies.
- What are the navigation shortcuts in Notion?
- Mac: CMD + [ (up), CMD + ] (down)
- Windows: CTRL + [ (up), CTRL + ] (down)
- How do I turn on the navigation bar in Notion?
There’s no direct toggle for the navbar in Notion. Instead, once you publish a site under the Plus Plan, the top navigation is auto-enabled through the Site customization settings. You can choose to show/hide breadcrumbs, logo, and search icon.
- Does Notion’s navigation bar support dropdowns?
No, the built-in navbar is basic. For dropdowns, use external tools like Bullet.
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