Merge Menus vs BU Versions (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Merge Menus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Merge Menus has accumulated 5.2K+ total downloads while BU Versions has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Merge Menus | BU Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 6 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 5.2K+ | ► | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2013 | |
| Age | 4 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.3 | 0.7.8 |
Rating
5/5Merge Menus
BU Versions5/5
Total Reviews
4Merge Menus
►BU Versions6
Active Installs
400Merge Menus
◄BU Versions100
Total Downloads
5.2K+Merge Menus
►BU Versions6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AMerge Menus
BU VersionsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoMerge Menus
◄BU Versions9 years ago
First Released
2022Merge Menus
BU Versions2013
Age
4 yearsMerge Menus
BU Versions13 years
WP Requires
5.8+Merge Menus
BU Versions3.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Merge Menus
BU Versionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMerge Menus
BU VersionsFree
Latest Version
1.1.3Merge Menus
BU Versions0.7.8
Rating Breakdown
Merge Menus
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BU Versions
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merge Menus or BU Versions more popular?
Merge Menus has 400 active installations while BU Versions has 100. Merge Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Merge Menus or BU Versions?
Merge Menus has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while BU Versions has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Merge Menus and BU Versions free?
Merge Menus is free and BU Versions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Merge Menus or BU Versions?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Merge Menus was last updated 2 years ago and BU Versions was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.