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Max Mega Menu vs Set the Stage (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Max Mega Menu

Max Mega Menu

4.8(859)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Set the Stage

Set the Stage

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Set the Stage has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Max Mega Menu leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Set the Stage has 3.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
►
Set the Stage5/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄
Set the Stage1
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄
Set the Stage10
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄
Set the Stage3.4K+
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
Set the StageN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄
Set the Stage2 years ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
Set the Stage2021
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
Set the Stage5 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
Set the Stage4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
Set the Stage7.4+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
Set the StageFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
Set the Stage1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Max Mega Menu

4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%

Set the Stage

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Set the Stage Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max Mega Menu or Set the Stage more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while Set the Stage has 10. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or Set the Stage?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while Set the Stage has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and Set the Stage free?
Max Mega Menu is free and Set the Stage is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or Set the Stage?
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 Set the Stage was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.