Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… vs Gecka Submenu (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gecka Submenu has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 16 reviews) while Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… has accumulated 146K+ total downloads while Gecka Submenu has 59K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… | Gecka Submenu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ► | 16 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 146K+ | ◄ | 59K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2010 | |
| Age | 7 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.2 | 0.7.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… averaged approximately 132 daily downloads while Gecka Submenu averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… Reviews
Easy to use
Very simple to use and deliver. Thank you very much for the plugin. Worth the paid version if need arise. IMHO.
Removing features without prior notice, breaking the site
Thank you very much for removing a feature without explicit notice, and even breaking my site! Removing the icons from the free version without announcing beforehand is an ill move. And with the up
great plugin
Great plugin This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by acschris.
Gecka Submenu Reviews
don’t work with wp 4.7
Hello, I want to thank you for this great plugin as I searched for a plugin like this for a long time and didn’t find until I saw this and read its description and its video but it didn’t work with wp
Solid & very useful
I’ve been using this plugin on client sites for years now. Simple interface, easy to use, does what you need. Part of my “essential plugins” list used in all projects.
Works fine for me
Works fine for me
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