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Hero Menu
Hero Menu by Hero Plugins is a WordPress plugin for building responsive mega menus. Its drag-and-drop builder lets you create dropdowns, mega menus and hamburger menus without writing code, then style them with your own colors, fonts, icons and layouts.
- Version
- 1.16.5
- Released
- Jan 31, 2024
- Developer
- Hero Plugins
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $2.39 on its own
What’s new in Hero Menu 1.16.5
Version 1.16.5 · Jan 31, 2024
Latest
What it does
Default WordPress menus work for a handful of links, but they get cramped once a site has many categories, products or sections. This plugin gives you a visual builder for laying out larger menus, with multi-level submenus that keep deep page hierarchies organized. It works with the native WordPress menu system, so you keep managing your menu items in the familiar place while adding mega menu layouts on top.
Styling options cover colors, fonts, sizes, icons and layout styles, which helps the menu match your site's branding. Menus adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and touch-friendly interactions make them easier to use on touchscreens. A sticky option keeps the menu visible as visitors scroll. It suits anything from a small blog to a large online store with many sections to organize.
Best for
- Online stores with many product categories
- Blogs and magazines with deep content sections
- Freelancers and agencies building client navigation menus
Features
Drag-and-drop menu builder
Arrange menu items and build mega menu layouts visually, so you can put together complex navigation without touching any code.
Several menu types
Choose between mega menus, standard dropdowns and hamburger menus to fit the structure of your site and how your visitors browse.
Responsive and touch-friendly
Menus adapt to desktop, tablet and phone screens, and interactions are designed for touchscreens so mobile visitors can open and use submenus easily.
Styling controls
Adjust colors, fonts, sizes, icons and layout styles so the menu matches your theme and the look of your brand.
Multi-level submenus
Build deep menu hierarchies with nested submenus, which helps sites with many pages or categories keep navigation organized and readable.
Icon library support
Add icons to individual menu items so visitors can recognize sections at a glance and scan the menu more quickly.
Sticky menu option
Keep the menu fixed at the top of the screen while visitors scroll, so navigation stays within reach on long pages.
Native WordPress menu integration
Works with the built-in WordPress menu system, so you manage menu items in the usual place and update them as your site grows.
Hero Menu older versions
- 1.16.4Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Hero Menu
Do I need coding skills to build a mega menu with this plugin?
No. The drag-and-drop builder lets you lay out menu items and mega menu sections visually. Styling options for colors, fonts, icons and layouts are also handled through settings, so you can build and adjust menus without editing code.
Will my menus work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Menus adapt to different screen sizes, and the navigation is designed for touchscreens, so visitors on smartphones and tablets can open submenus and move through the menu comfortably. You can also use a hamburger menu style where that suits your layout.
Does Hero Menu replace the standard WordPress menu system?
It works alongside it. Hero Menu integrates with the native WordPress menu system, so you keep managing your menu items where you normally would while using the plugin to build and style mega menus, dropdowns and hamburger menus.
Can I keep the menu visible while visitors scroll?
Yes. There is a sticky menu option that keeps your navigation fixed on screen as visitors scroll down the page, which is handy on long pages, product listings and article archives.
Is Hero Menu free?
The code of Hero Menu is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Hero Menu is this?
Version 1.16.5, released Jan 31, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Hero Menu?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Hero Menu automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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