Plugin Updated Apr 15, 2023

Storefront Mega Menus

by Storefront woocommerce.com v1.6.2 Unlimited sites

Storefront Mega Menus is a WooCommerce extension that adds mega menus to the Storefront theme. It turns ordinary top-level menu items into full-width dropdown panels filled with WordPress widgets, so shoppers can browse product categories, images and promotional content right from the navigation bar.

Version: 1.6.2
Released: Jun 25, 2018
Developer: Storefront
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 on its own

What’s new in Storefront Mega Menus 1.6.2

Version 1.6.2 · Jun 25, 2018 Latest

FixedPrevent dropdown menu from spanning full width in Storefront 2.3+.

What it does

Stores with many product categories often outgrow a simple dropdown list. Long nested menus are hard to scan, and they leave no room for images or featured content. This plugin replaces those lists with wide panels that open beneath a top-level menu item and span the full width of the page. Inside each panel you can arrange product categories, text, images and promotional blocks, which gives visitors a clearer view of what the store carries before they click into a section.

Building a menu happens through a drag and drop interface that uses standard WordPress widgets, so no code is needed. Widgets can be resized and placed up to six per row, and the layouts follow the Storefront grid so spacing and styling stay consistent with the rest of the theme. You can configure and preview menus in the WordPress Customizer. The plugin is built only for Storefront and its child themes, and newer WordPress releases need the Classic Widgets plugin for it to work fully.

Best for

WooCommerce stores running the Storefront theme
Shops with many product categories to organize
Store owners using Storefront child themes

Features

Full-width dropdown panels

Turn any top-level menu item into a mega menu that opens as a wide panel across the full width of the page.

Drag and drop layout builder

Arrange and rearrange WordPress widgets inside each mega menu by dragging and dropping them, with no code required.

Widget-based content

Fill menus with widgets such as product categories, images, text and promotional content to give shoppers more than a plain link list.

Resizable widgets, six per row

Resize individual widgets and place up to six in a single row to build balanced layouts that suit your menu structure.

Matches the Storefront grid

Menu layouts line up with the Storefront grid system, so the dropdowns keep the same look and spacing as the rest of your theme.

Customizer configuration

Set up and preview your mega menus in the familiar WordPress Customizer, so you can see changes before publishing them.

Built for WooCommerce stores

Designed around WooCommerce navigation, helping shoppers reach product categories and featured items on a Storefront-powered store.

Questions about Storefront Mega Menus

Will this work with a theme other than Storefront?

No. The plugin is built exclusively for the Storefront theme and its child themes. Its layouts follow the Storefront grid and styling, so it is meant for stores already using Storefront or a theme based on it.

Do I need any other plugins for it to work?

It is a WooCommerce extension, so it is meant for stores running WooCommerce. On newer WordPress releases, it also relies on the Classic Widgets plugin, because mega menu content is built from classic WordPress widgets.

What can I put inside a mega menu?

You can add WordPress widgets, including product categories, images, text and promotional content. Widgets can be resized and arranged up to six per row using the drag and drop interface.

Can I preview my menus before they go live?

Yes. The plugin supports the WordPress Customizer, so you can configure your mega menus and preview how they look on your store before saving the changes.

Is Storefront Mega Menus free?

The code of Storefront Mega Menus 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 Storefront Mega Menus is this?

Version 1.6.2, released Jun 25, 2018. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Storefront Mega Menus?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Storefront Mega Menus automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.