# Superfish Menus

> Superfish Menus has 200+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 9 reviews and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Superfish Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Adds jQuery Superfish effects to most WordPress menus.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 14,826
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+52.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Hodder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/matthodder/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/superfish/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #45 | 257 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |
| [superfish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/superfish/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Thesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thesis/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| jquery | >100 | 4,973 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| superfish | #4 | 5 |
| Thesis | #34 | 53 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animate It!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-it/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (127) | Sep 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [jQuery Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | Jul 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 4 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [jQuery Manager for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-manager/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (113) | Jul 20, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Version Control for jQuery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-control-for-jquery/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Dec 1, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [jQuery Lightbox For Native Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-lightbox-for-native-galleries/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Responsive Image Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-image-maps/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (64) | Nov 28, 2017 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Remove jQuery Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-jquery-migrate/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 25, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Slimbox2 Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slimbox2/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superfish Menus free?
Yes. Superfish Menus is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Superfish Menus safe to use in 2026?
Superfish Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Superfish Menus?
Superfish Menus is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,826 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Superfish Menus work with WordPress 7.1?
Superfish Menus is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Superfish Menus last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on January 2, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Superfish Menus?
Superfish Menus is developed and maintained by Matt Hodder.

### What are the best alternatives to Superfish Menus?
The most popular alternatives to Superfish Menus are Animate It! (20K+ installs), jQuery Updater (20K+ installs) and Use Google Libraries (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/superfish/ · Generated 2026-10-05 15:35 UTC by PageForge