Max Mega Menu vs MenuGate Rules (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, MenuGate Rules has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Max Mega Menu leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while MenuGate Rules has 126.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | MenuGate Rules | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 126 |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2026 | |
| Age | 12 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
►MenuGate Rules5/5
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄MenuGate Rules1
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄MenuGate Rules0
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄MenuGate Rules126
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
MenuGate RulesN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄MenuGate Rules2 months ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
MenuGate Rules2026
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
MenuGate Rules3 months
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
MenuGate Rules5.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
MenuGate Rulesfalse+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
MenuGate RulesFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
MenuGate Rules1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
MenuGate Rules
5/5(1 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
MenuGate Rules Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or MenuGate Rules more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while MenuGate Rules has 0. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or MenuGate Rules?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while MenuGate Rules has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and MenuGate Rules free?
Max Mega Menu is free and MenuGate Rules is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or MenuGate Rules?
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 MenuGate Rules was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.