Max Mega Menu vs Simple Retail Menus (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Simple Retail Menus has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | Simple Retail Menus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 4.2.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
◄Simple Retail Menus3.6/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄Simple Retail Menus7
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄Simple Retail Menus100
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄Simple Retail Menus17K+
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
Simple Retail MenusN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄Simple Retail Menus12 years ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
Simple Retail Menus2011
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
Simple Retail Menus15 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
Simple Retail Menus3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
Simple Retail Menusfalse+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
Simple Retail MenusFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
Simple Retail Menus4.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
Simple Retail Menus
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
29%
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
Simple Retail Menus Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or Simple Retail Menus more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while Simple Retail Menus has 100. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or Simple Retail Menus?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while Simple Retail Menus has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and Simple Retail Menus free?
Max Mega Menu is free and Simple Retail Menus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or Simple Retail Menus?
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 Simple Retail Menus was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.