Quick Overview
Mobile mega menu enables website owners to implement a responsive navigation system that adapts its menu layouts and behaviour for smaller screens.
The major steps of designing a mobile mega menu is: converting complex desktop menus into touch-friendly, collapsible structures (like hamburger menus) for a smooth, intuitive mobile experience.
Here are some key considerations of building mobile-friendly mega menu:
✅ Use larger, thumb-friendly padding on links and buttons.
✅ Replace multi-column grids with vertical accordions or slide-outs.
✅ Add clear submenu indicators (arrows or “+” icons).
✅ Avoid heavy media to keep mobile menus fast-loading.
✅ Use Click instead of Hover for mobile triggers..
✅ Keep the Close button always visible and reachable.
✅ Test breakpoints so mobile mode activates before layout breaks.
HoHow to Create Mobile Mega Menu
The easiest method of creating a mobile mega menu is using a header & footer builder like ElementsKit. It allows you to build code free and see your changes visually.
Go through the steps below to know how to create mobile mega menus for WordPress websites.
Step 1: Install ElementsKit Mega Menu Plugin
First, install and activate the ElementsKit Elementor addon. For this,
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard, follow Plugins → Add Plugin, and search for “ElementsKit”.
Since, ElementsKit is an Elementor addon, you also need to install and activate the Elementor builder plugin.
- Once you see it: Install and activate ElementsKit.
Activate Needed Elements
Here are some crucial ElementsKit elements to build mobile mega menus:
- Go to ElementsKit > Modules and enable the Mega Menu module.
- Follow ElementsKit > Widgets and activate the Nav Menu Widget.
Step 2: Create Your Site Mega Menu
Before going mobile, you need a functional mega menu. If you already have one, skip Step 2 and move to Step 3.
- Navigate to Appearance > Menus.
- Enable the checkbox next to “Enable this menu for Mega Menu content”.
- Hover over a menu item, then click the Mega Menu icon, and the mega menu settings popup.
- Here, hit the EDIT MEGAMENU CONTENT button to load the menu layout in the Elementor editor.
- Once the ElementsKit-powered Elementor editor loads, you have the power to build your website mega menu with a template or from scratch.
For details, follow this doc: Mega Menu Tutorial. Or watch a real workaround in this video 👇
- Once you’re done with your website mega menu, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Add Mobile Mega Menu to your header/page
Come back to your WordPress dashboard to make your mobile mega menu live.
- Navigate to ElementsKit > Header Footer > and click Add New.
- Doing this will reveal a popup box.
- Give your mobile menu title, define type as Header, and select the Conditions to set where to show your mobile mega menu.
- Then, activate the mega menu and click the “Edit with Elementor” option. And the visual editor will load on your screen.
- Drag the ElementsKit Nav Menu widget onto your page.
- In the Content tab, go to Menu Settings.
- Select your created menu from the dropdown.
Step 4: Set Responsive Breakpoint for Mobile Menu (Optional)
A breakpoint determines exactly when the desktop menu “flips” into the mobile version. To do this, remain in the Menu Settings option of the ElementsKit Nav Menu settings.
And, set the Responsive Breakpoint as Mobile.
Step 5: Configure Mobile Menu Settings
Under the Content tab, scroll down to Mobile Menu Settings to define the core behavior:
- Select Mobile Menu Logo: Upload the logo specifically for the mobile view.
- Menu Link: Assign a custom URL or your Homepage URL to the logo.
- Set Hamburger Icon: Choose an icon from the library for the menu toggle.
- Submenu Click Area: Decide if users trigger submenus by clicking the Icon Only or both the icon and Text area.
Step 6: Customize Mobile Menu
Switch to the Style tab to fine-tune the aesthetics.
Style Hamburger Menu
- Hamburger Toggle: Adjust Position (Top/Middle), Padding, Width, and Border Radius.
- Then, set the Background Type, Border, and Icon Color for both Normal and Hover states.
- Close Toggle: Customize the Typography, Padding, and Icon Color for the “X” button that closes the menu.
Style Mobile Logo
- Adjust the Width, Height, Margin, and Padding to ensure the logo sits perfectly within the mobile header bar.
Step 7: Preview & Check Responsiveness
Never skip the final check! Use the Elementor Responsive Mode at the top of the panel to toggle between Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile views.
Check how your mega menu works in the mobile view. Especially, click on the submenus to test that they are revealing accurately. Another important step is checking your mega menu on a real mobile device that has a touch function.
Note: Always test the “Submenu Click Area” on a real touch device to ensure the navigation is intuitive and easy to trigger with a thumb.
This was our tutorial on how to create mobile mega menu. From now on, you can build smooth navigation for your mobile-based visitors.
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