# Fixed Menu Anchor vs Side Menu Lite

> Fixed Menu Anchor vs Side Menu Lite compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Side Menu Lite comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Fixed Menu Anchor.

**Side Menu Lite comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Fixed Menu Anchor.** Choose Side Menu Lite if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Fixed Menu Anchor | Side Menu Lite – Sticky Floating Side Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 7K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 99 | 1.1K ✅ |
| Download trend | -15.4% | +5.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Reviews | 4 | 12 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 76/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.5.33 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2015 | Feb 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fixed Menu Anchor more popular than Side Menu Lite?
Side Menu Lite is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for Fixed Menu Anchor.

### Can I use Fixed Menu Anchor and Side Menu Lite together?
Both plugins cover fixed 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 Fixed Menu Anchor and Side Menu Lite 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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