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Clever Mega Menu for Elementor

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Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Clever Mega Menu for Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Clever Mega Menu for Elementor allows you to create stunning navigation menus with ease using Elementor Page Builder. No coding knowledge is required.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

2.6/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Clever Mega Menu for Elementor (aka CMM4E) is a top-notch mega menu extension for Elementor. It allows you to create a fully responsive mega menu with dropdown items, rich in content modules, all in a clear and easy process.

This plugin does not automatically adopt the style of your theme unless your theme has a CMM4E-specific stylesheet. You will need to customize the styles on your own if you want to recreate your theme's look.

The plugin has its own widgets and behaviors and does not work with Elementor Pro's Nav Menu widget. You can see a demo and access online documentation for more information.

CMM4E Lite features include RTL readiness, selective menu icons, multiple CSS3 menu transition effects, and the ability to display mega menus and flyout menus responsively. The Pro version offers additional features like SEO readiness, unlimited menu icons, and advanced menu widgets.

Comparing to Alternatives

Clever Mega Menu for Elementor faces stiff competition from several well-established mega menu plugins that offer robust features and better user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates with Elementor page builder.
Offers a pro version with additional features.
Supports multiple CSS3 menu transition effects (though not easily accessible).
No known security vulnerabilities reported.

Weaknesses

Free version has significant functionality issues.
Poor user support and responsiveness.
Difficult to configure and use as per user feedback.
Compatibility issues with Elementor Pro reported.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are polarized with a majority expressing dissatisfaction, reflected in a low average rating and many 1-star reviews.

Positive highlights

'Would be a nice plugin as far as layout' – ryanjosephmcbride
'Multiple CSS3 menu transition effects' feature mentioned positively in description – mstudioIL
'Noob developer' comment indicates some users found it usable before issues – sgoifo

Common complaints

Does not work with Elementor Pro.
Free version often fails to function properly.
Difficult to set up and configure.
Poor or no support from the developer.

Weaknesses

Unreliable functionality in free version.
Lack of clear settings for advertised features.
Developer unresponsiveness to issues.
Compatibility problems with Elementor Pro.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a basic mega menu solution integrated with Elementor and willing to troubleshoot or wait for updates may find this plugin suitable.

Not ideal for

Those needing a reliable, fully functional mega menu with good support or compatibility with Elementor Pro should consider alternative plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic mega menu functionality integrated with Elementor but has reported issues and limited configuration options.

Pro version

The pro version likely includes enhanced features and additional customization options, though user feedback suggests caution due to free version instability.

Final Verdict

Clever Mega Menu for Elementor offers integration with Elementor and some advanced features, but suffers from significant functionality and support issues, especially with the free version. Its compatibility problems with Elementor Pro and poor user support detract from its overall value.

Users seeking a dependable mega menu solution should consider more established alternatives. While the plugin has no known security vulnerabilities, its operational shortcomings and user dissatisfaction make it a less favorable choice at this time.