# Max Mega Menu vs Simplify Menu Usage

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

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

| | Max Mega Menu | Simplify Menu Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 208.8K ✅ | 40 |
| Download trend | +27.1% | +60% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | — |
| Reviews | 879 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 87/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.5.23 |
| Support resolved | 43% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.0+ |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Jul 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Max Mega Menu or Simplify Menu Usage?
Max Mega Menu comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simplify Menu Usage. Choose Max Mega 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 Max Mega Menu more popular than Simplify Menu Usage?
Max Mega Menu is the more popular of the two with 300K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Simplify Menu Usage.

### Can I use Max Mega Menu and Simplify Menu Usage together?
Both plugins cover menu and navigation, 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 Max Mega 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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