Max Mega Menu vs WP Simple Menu Icons (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Max Mega Menu has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while WP Simple Menu Icons has 872.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Max Mega Menu | WP Simple Menu Icons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 859 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 872 |
| Support Resolution | 59% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Age | 12 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Max Mega Menu
◄WP Simple Menu IconsN/A
Total Reviews
859Max Mega Menu
◄WP Simple Menu Icons0
Active Installs
300K+Max Mega Menu
◄WP Simple Menu Icons0
Total Downloads
11M+Max Mega Menu
◄WP Simple Menu Icons872
Support Resolution
59%Max Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu IconsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMax Mega Menu
◄WP Simple Menu Icons5 years ago
First Released
2014Max Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu Icons2020
Age
12 yearsMax Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu Icons6 years
WP Requires
6.2+Max Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu Icons5.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Max Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu Icons7.2+
Business Model
FreeMax Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu IconsFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Max Mega Menu
WP Simple Menu Icons1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Max Mega Menu
4.8/5(859 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%
WP Simple Menu Icons
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
WP Simple Menu Icons Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Mega Menu or WP Simple Menu Icons more popular?
Max Mega Menu has 300K+ active installations while WP Simple Menu Icons has 0. Max Mega Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Max Mega Menu or WP Simple Menu Icons?
Max Mega Menu has a 4.8/5 rating from 859 reviews, while WP Simple Menu Icons has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Max Mega Menu and WP Simple Menu Icons free?
Max Mega Menu is free and WP Simple Menu Icons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Max Mega Menu or WP Simple Menu Icons?
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 WP Simple Menu Icons was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.