How to Fix the Removed Drop Down Icon on Divi ThemeBuilder Menu

Shahzad Raza

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removed drop down icon on Divi menu

Divi by Elegant Themes is a powerful WordPress builder, but sometimes users encounter small issues after updates or custom styling changes — such as the missing drop-down arrow on navigation menus. If you've recently removed drop down icon on Divi menu, either by accident or through CSS changes, don’t worry — this guide will walk you through how to fix it quickly.

What Causes the Drop Down Icon to Disappear?

There are several reasons the drop-down icon (▼) may go missing:

  • Custom CSS that hides or overrides the icon
  • Theme updates that reset styles
  • Use of Divi Theme Builder custom headers
  • Plugin conflicts or performance optimizers

The issue is mostly visual — the menu still works, but without the icon, users may not realize a submenu exists.

Fixing the Missing Icon in Theme Builder Menus

When using the Theme Builder, it's common to create fully customized headers and menus. However, this often requires manual styling to ensure everything displays properly. If you’ve experienced the removed drop down icon on Divi ThemeBuilder menu, a few simple CSS lines can solve the issue.

Here’s a quick fix you can add to your website:

cssCopyEdit.et_pb_menu .menu-item-has-children > a:after {
content: "\25BC"; /* ▼ Unicode character */
font-size: 12px;
margin-left: 6px;
display: inline-block;
}

You can paste this into your site’s Custom CSS area under Divi > Theme Options or in the page/module settings if using a global header.

Additional Tips

  • Always clear your site and browser cache after making CSS changes.
  • If you're using a caching plugin, purge all caches.
  • Check if another plugin or custom code is overriding your styles.
  • Make sure the Divi Builder and WordPress are up to date.

Final Thoughts

Restoring the drop-down arrow improves the user experience and helps your site visitors navigate with ease. Whether you're working on a standard Divi menu or a Theme Builder header, following a few simple CSS tweaks can bring your menu back to its best.

Looking for more quick Divi fixes? Bookmark the guide linked above and explore other helpful tutorials at Divi Hat.

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