Max Mega Menu vs Categories by Tag Table (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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Categories by Tag Table has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | Categories by Tag Table | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 2.14 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
◄Categories by Tag Table4.3/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄Categories by Tag Table6
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄Categories by Tag Table30
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄Categories by Tag Table15K+
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
Categories by Tag TableN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄Categories by Tag Table1 year ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
Categories by Tag Table2011
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
Categories by Tag Table15 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
Categories by Tag Table2.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
Categories by Tag Tablefalse+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
Categories by Tag TableFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
Categories by Tag Table2.14
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
Categories by Tag Table
4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
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
Categories by Tag Table Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or Categories by Tag Table more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while Categories by Tag Table has 30. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or Categories by Tag Table?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while Categories by Tag Table has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and Categories by Tag Table free?
Max Mega Menu is free and Categories by Tag Table is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or Categories by Tag Table?
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 Categories by Tag Table was last updated 1 year ago.
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