Groovy Menu Plugin (Free)
by grooni · eCommerce
Groovy Menu is a Free responsive Mega Menu plugin that will allow you easily to add an awesome menu on your site and improve website navigation.
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Health
B 82/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.8K estimated
Momentum
+13%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “ajax cart” for “free”. “ajax cart” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free” sits at #16 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 71 average across 9,767 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 194.6K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,155 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 121 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
3.6★ over 25 reviews, smoothed to 3.93★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
23%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| free menu | #5 | #11 | up 2 |
| responsive menu your tag | #15 | #20 | down 3 |
| mega menu your tag | #18 | #19 | up 1 |
| drop down your tag | #21 | #23 | up 3 |
| max mega menu | #7 | #11 | 0 |
| sticky menu your tag | #23 | #18 | down 3 |
| drop down menu | #10 | #22 | down 2 |
| gutenberg mega menu | #13 | #17 | down 1 |
| menu responsive | #15 | #20 | 0 |
| side navigation menu | #15 | #20 | 0 |
| ajax menu | #16 | #20 | 0 |
| ajax menu plugin | #17 | #24 | up 1 |
| wordpress mega menu | #18 | #19 | down 1 |
| mega menu icon | #18 | #19 | down 1 |
| responsive vertical menu | #18 | #20 | up 1 |
| elementor mega menu | #21 | #19 | up 1 |
| tool menu | #22 | #22 | up 2 |
| navigation menu search menu | #22 | #23 | 0 |
| mega menu builder | #23 | #22 | down 1 |
| navigation menu custom fields | #24 | #24 | down 1 |
| ajax cart your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
186 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 164 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “ajax cart” for “free”. “ajax cart” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free” sits at #16 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “responsive menu”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 5.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
4mo ago
latest release · v1.4.8 · 3 Jul 2026
63
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 95% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4 months ago and the previous band took 18 months to cross, so the real count is still just under 5K.
Install history since 19 Nov 2019
Reviewer account pattern
from wp.org reviewer profiles9 of the last 15 four- and five-star reviews came from accounts created within a month of posting the review.
Registering a wp.org account just to leave a review is common and often entirely legitimate. The share here is unusually high for the sample, so it's worth keeping in mind while reading the reviews.
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ kornchu1.4y ago
I have use this plug-in for years and just relize that this plug-in don’t have any update for years. it’s a good one but it already gone for a while so I not recommend this plug-in for anyone who interest this now.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ REEID GCE1.9y ago
Sent support ticket asking for advice on captcha overlapping error. After 4 days of waiting for response I asked for paid support (despite I use paid Groovy version), making sure that if I send them additional money I will actually not waste it. Another day gone and no answer. Groovy Menu seems to be nicely designed, but error in code, effectively locking reCAPTCHA set in another plugin, what needs to be considered as a design error. Here it basically knocking down all website forms used for business. As developer charging money it should come with min responsibilities. Because of above I strongly recommend NOT to purchase this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ orpheus552.1y ago
Disappointing. I paid for the plugin, but couldn‘t get it running. Contacted the support twice, but did never receive an answer. Incredible, isn‘t it? But true … so I think no one should buy this product. What a shame. I’ve never had a similar experience with other software. This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by orpheus55. This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by orpheus55.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ waqasrauf2.6y ago
I am experiencing an issue with my website where the menu works fine on desktop but disappears on mobile devices. I am using the Flatsome theme and have added it as a shortcode in the HTML of my header. However, when I open the site on a mobile device, the menu disappears.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ brucewright3.0y ago
Nobody is helping after me after paying the manual support fee advertised in the Control Panel of the plugin/ It said $35 – but when you click on the link they charge you $40 and 8 hours later I have not heard a word from them. Shocking!! This topic was modified 2 years, 8 months ago by brucewright.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous3.7y ago
As a Divi plugin, it works very well with the theme and structure. Great support as well.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dpampio3.7y ago
Definitely the best plugin I’ve used, watched the video and understood how to do it. I was pleased that there are many options for flexible customization of the hamburger menu, you can make fullscreen overlay navigation. That’s what I need!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jobayr4.1y ago
The free version do nothing just top menu, do not install the free version
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.4.8 Fix: Resolved a dashboard fatal error introduced in 1.4.7 when opening the main settings page after updating from an older version. Fix: Restored the main presets dashboard screen for updated installations. Fix: Avoided 1.4.8
- — Version 1.4.7 Fix: Removed remaining FREE-version runtime restrictions for built-in preset, import, duplicate, online library, taxonomy assignment, post-level preset, menu item option, header style, and hover style functionality. 1.4.7
- — Version 1.4.6 Fix: Removed trialware-style locked PRO preset actions and license registration flows from the FREE package. Fix: Added stricter nonce and capability checks for preview, preset style saving, import/export-related actions 1.4.6
- — Version 1.4.5 Fix: Improved compatibility with WordPress 7.0 and newer debug behavior. Fix: Moved translation loading and nav menu registration to safe WordPress hooks. Fix: Replaced deprecated PHP string sanitization in virtual pages 1.4.5
- — Version 1.4.3 Fix: Minimalistic menu bug with submenu gap on iOS. Fix: Bug with Expanding sidebar right side on MacOS/iOS in Chrome browser. 1.4.3
- — Version 1.4.2 Fix: Show desktop version of $gm_main_menu_actions_button_first & $gm_main_menu_actions_button_last even if there are no action buttons. Fix: Fixed fadeout animation for close dropdown event that before missed in 2.x ver 1.4.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.4.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Groovy Menu is a Free responsive Mega Menu plugin that will allow you easily to add an awesome menu on your..."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi and 6 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,934 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "drop down", "responsive menu" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-02 6K+ → 4K+ down after 553 days in tier
- 2024-12-26 7K+ → 6K+ down after 575 days in tier
- 2023-05-31 6K+ → 7K+ up after 31 days in tier
- 2023-04-30 7K+ → 6K+ down after 16 days in tier
- 2023-04-14 6K+ → 7K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2023-04-11 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-04-10 6K+ → 7K+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2023-04-03 7K+ → 6K+ down after 3 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Max Mega Menu 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
QuadMenu – Mega Menu 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP Mega Menu 8K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags D -
Easy Mega Menu for WordPress – ThemeHunk 1K+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
Replai Mega Menu – Multi-column dropdown menus — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
SanBar Menu Maker — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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