Max Mega Menu vs Custom Post Type Parents (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, Max Mega Menu has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 859 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Custom Post Type Parents has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | Custom Post Type Parents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
◄Custom Post Type Parents4/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄Custom Post Type Parents6
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄Custom Post Type Parents900
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄Custom Post Type Parents16K+
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
Custom Post Type ParentsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄Custom Post Type Parents3 weeks ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
Custom Post Type Parents2015
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
Custom Post Type Parents11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
Custom Post Type Parents3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
Custom Post Type Parentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
Custom Post Type ParentsFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
Custom Post Type Parents1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
Custom Post Type Parents
4/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
17%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Max Mega Menu Reviews
by Frédéric POTIER
Perfect
Even if some little things could be improved for the responsive.
by oleg5korolevskiy
Спасибо за плагин!
Очень давно пользуюсь. Меню великолепно выглядит на смартфонах.
by mareol
Excellent and very simple
in the heavy plugins era, this is the best option for an versatil html slider
Custom Post Type Parents Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or Custom Post Type Parents more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while Custom Post Type Parents has 900. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or Custom Post Type Parents?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while Custom Post Type Parents has a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and Custom Post Type Parents free?
Max Mega Menu is free and Custom Post Type Parents is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or Custom Post Type Parents?
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?
Max Mega Menu was last updated 2 weeks ago and Custom Post Type Parents was last updated 3 weeks ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.