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Float menu – awesome floating side menu

By Wow-Company

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Float menu – awesome floating side menu Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create unique floating menus with ease. Enhance site navigation with customizable options and features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 41+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.6 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Float Menu is a free WordPress plugin designed to create and place unique floating menus on your website. This plugin allows users to access the menu functions regardless of its position on the page, as it moves along with the scrolling. The menu remains visible at all times, enhancing usability and user experience.

This plugin is lightweight and fast, ensuring it does not slow down your site. It is easy to customize, allowing you to change colors, icons, and position. Float Menu works seamlessly with any WordPress theme.

With Float Menu, you can create unlimited menus and position them either left or right. Choose from four button shapes and set custom colors for buttons and icons. The plugin also supports over 2000 Font Awesome icons. You can test your menu configurations in Test Mode, which shows the menu only to administrators.

Float Menu can be used for various purposes, including site navigation, main menus, contact blocks, and user profile navigation. The pro version unlocks advanced features such as creating submenus, custom icons, and additional functional links like social sharing and smooth scrolling.

Upgrade to Pro to unlock all premium features and enhance your floating menus even further!

Comparing to Alternatives

Float menu – awesome floating side menu competes with several popular floating and responsive menu plugins, offering a unique floating side menu experience.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with over 80% five-star reviews
Offers a floating side menu that enhances website navigation
Includes a pro version with additional features
Responsive and user-friendly design
Active support team praised by users

Weaknesses

Some users report issues after updates affecting icon visibility
Known security vulnerabilities in past versions, though fixed in updates
Limited hover label functionality reported by some users
No 4-star reviews, indicating polarized user experience

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and a few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though some have experienced issues after updates.

Positive highlights

"This plugin is great, really levelled up our website. The support is unmatched." – afromcpie
"Best free popup plugin. Love it." – gerhardst67
"Very good! Working just as expected, easy, quick." – Wiktor
"멋져요 ^^" (Great!) – YOUELBLOCKS Team

Common complaints

Icon disappeared after update
Button labels no longer show on hover after upgrading

Weaknesses

Occasional functionality breakage after updates
Past security vulnerabilities requiring prompt updates
Limited hover label visibility issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a visually appealing and responsive floating side menu with strong support and willing to keep the plugin updated for security.

Not ideal for

Users who require flawless update stability or have concerns about past security issues may want to consider alternatives or wait for further improvements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a functional floating side menu with essential features suitable for most users.

Pro version

The pro version includes advanced customization options, additional menu styles, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Float menu – awesome floating side menu is a well-regarded plugin with a strong user base praising its functionality and support. It offers a compelling floating menu experience with a free version that meets basic needs and a pro version for enhanced features.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities and occasional issues following updates. Keeping the plugin updated is essential, and those prioritizing absolute stability might consider alternatives. Overall, it remains a solid choice for enhancing site navigation with a floating menu.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Float menu – awesome floating side menu plugin.

floating menu

customizable menu

site navigation

Screenshots

FAQ

If the menu does not appear, it may be due to caching. Try the following steps to resolve the issue:

Clear your browser cache – press Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to refresh the page without cache.
Clear your WordPress cache – if you’re using a caching plugin (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache), clear the cache in the plugin settings.
Purge server cache – if your hosting provider uses caching (e.g., Cloudflare, SiteGround, or Nginx cache), clear the cache from your hosting panel.
Disable caching temporarily – if the issue persists, try disabling the caching plugin and check if the menu appears.