# WP Mobile Menu vs Responsive Sidebar

> WP Mobile Menu vs Responsive Sidebar compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Mobile Menu comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Responsive Sidebar.

**WP Mobile Menu comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Responsive Sidebar.** Choose WP Mobile Menu if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Responsive Sidebar if you care most about rating.

| | WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu | Responsive Sidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ ✅ | 700+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 45.3K ✅ | 170 |
| Download trend | +1240.3% ✅ | +12.6% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 256 ✅ | 14 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 39/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.6.22 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Feb 2014 | Feb 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, WP Mobile Menu or Responsive Sidebar?
WP Mobile Menu comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Responsive Sidebar. Choose WP Mobile Menu if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Responsive Sidebar if you care most about rating.

### Is WP Mobile Menu more popular than Responsive Sidebar?
WP Mobile Menu is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 700+ for Responsive Sidebar.

### Can I use WP Mobile Menu and Responsive Sidebar together?
Both plugins cover mobile and responsive, 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 WP Mobile Menu and Responsive Sidebar 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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