is there an alternative or any plans to fix?
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I also encountered problems that make me think that Taxonomy menu module is broken some time ago.
However, the Taxonomy menu module was a difficult to configure and capricious module for Drupal 7 and even before the advent of Backdrop I tried to avoid it and achieve its functionality through Views. This takes more time and work, but a long-term solution through Views works more stably and is easier to maintain. It is also more flexible for customization.
Therefore, I think that even if the broken Taxonomy menu module is fixed, I would not use it unless it is seriously changed in the way it works, and not just upgraded to Backdrop.
Have you tried the dev version:
https://github.com/backdrop-contrib/taxonomy_menu/archive/refs/heads/1.x-1.x.zip ?
There have been a few commits since the last release that may be fixed in the dev version. If that fixes it then we can ask the maintainer to make a new release.
There is an open bug about the count of nodes but I don't know what error(s) you are encountering and you don't specify how it is broken.
There is the count of nodes error, and there is a few function calls to drupal_set_message() instead of backdrop_set_message.
The problem is, there are no menu items at all. Ill try the dev build and let you know.
The dev version also doesnt work with same errors.
I would give what amelinkov suggested (Views) a go.
If you are willing to create a GitHub account (I believe you can do it from a Google account if that makes it easier) then you could raise issues in the issue queue with detailed:
- Steps to reproduce (include any environmental factors (e.g. PHP 8.?) and detailed steps to see where you get to what you expect to see but actually see.
- Expected results
- Actual results (screenshots and copied error messages are useful here)
Detailed reported issues are more likely to get fixed than broad general statements. Also, remember that the vast majority of time people are maintaining modules on their own time or on behalf of a client. That means that if a module is getting not much love, then it may no longer be important to the maintainer or their clients, or to others in the community. It doesn't mean it shouldn't get attention, but we are only human with limited time available each day.
Have you tried the dev version:
https://github.com/backdrop-contrib/taxonomy_menu/archive/refs/heads/1.x-1.x.zip ?
There have been a few commits since the last release that may be fixed in the dev version. If that fixes it then we can ask the maintainer to make a new release.
There is an open bug about the count of nodes but I don't know what error(s) you are encountering and you don't specify how it is broken.