Max Mega Menu vs Menu Buttons (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, Menu Buttons has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Max Mega Menu leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Menu Buttons has 23K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | Menu Buttons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 23K+ |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 10 years 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 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
►Menu Buttons5/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄Menu Buttons2
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄Menu Buttons300
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄Menu Buttons23K+
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
Menu ButtonsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄Menu Buttons10 years ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
Menu Buttons2015
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
Menu Buttons11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
Menu Buttons3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
Menu Buttonsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
Menu ButtonsFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
Menu Buttons1.0
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
Menu Buttons
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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
Menu Buttons Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or Menu Buttons more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while Menu Buttons has 300. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or Menu Buttons?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while Menu Buttons has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and Menu Buttons free?
Max Mega Menu is free and Menu Buttons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or Menu Buttons?
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 Menu Buttons was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.