# Duplicate Menu vs Simplify Menu Usage

> Duplicate Menu vs Simplify Menu Usage compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Duplicate Menu comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simplify Menu Usage.

**Duplicate Menu comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simplify Menu Usage.** Choose Duplicate Menu if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simplify Menu Usage if you care most about download trend.

| | Duplicate Menu | Simplify Menu Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 7.5K ✅ | 40 |
| Download trend | +7.3% | +66.7% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 104 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 62/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 9 months ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 ✅ | WP 5.5.23 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Jul 2012 | Jul 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Duplicate Menu or Simplify Menu Usage?
Duplicate Menu comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simplify Menu Usage. Choose Duplicate Menu if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simplify Menu Usage if you care most about download trend.

### Is Duplicate Menu more popular than Simplify Menu Usage?
Duplicate Menu is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Simplify Menu Usage.

### Can I use Duplicate Menu and Simplify Menu Usage together?
Both plugins cover menu, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Duplicate Menu and Simplify Menu Usage free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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