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…

Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…

3.9(11)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Gecka Submenu

Gecka Submenu

4.1(16)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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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

Rating
3.9/5Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu4.1/5
Total Reviews
11Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu16
Active Installs
7.0K+Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu3.0K+
Total Downloads
146K+Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu59K+
Support Resolution
N/ASide Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka SubmenuN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoSide Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu8 years ago
First Released
2019Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu2010
Age
7 yearsSide Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu16 years
WP Requires
4.3+Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenufalse+
Business Model
FreeSide Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka SubmenuFree
Latest Version
5.5.2Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…
Gecka Submenu0.7.3

Rating Breakdown

Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side…

3.9/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
27%

Gecka Submenu

4.1/5(16 reviews)
5
63%
4
19%
3
0%
2
0%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… Reviews

by rakhmatichsan

Easy to use

Very simple to use and deliver. Thank you very much for the plugin. Worth the paid version if need arise. IMHO.

by kaedinger

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

by acschris

great plugin

Great plugin This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by acschris.

Gecka Submenu Reviews

by wael_elsaid

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

by mrjonnywood

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.

by Kowsar Hossain

Works fine for me

Works fine for me

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… or Gecka Submenu more popular?
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… has 7.0K+ active installations while Gecka Submenu has 3.0K+. Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… or Gecka Submenu?
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… has a 3.9/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Gecka Submenu has a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… and Gecka Submenu free?
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… is free and Gecka Submenu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… or Gecka Submenu?
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?
Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side… was last updated 3 weeks ago and Gecka Submenu was last updated 8 years ago.

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