How to Create Mobile Mega Menu (Fully Responsive)

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 Pannello di controllo di WordPress, 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: 

• Vai a ElementsKit > Modules e abilitare il Megamenù modulo.

• Seguire ElementsKit > Widget 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 Passaggio 3.

• Navigare verso Aspetto > Menu.

• Enable the checkbox next to “Enable this menu for Mega Menu content”.

• Hover over a menu item, then click the Megamenù icon, and the mega menu settings popup.

• Here, hit the MODIFICA CONTENUTO DEL MEGAMENU 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. 

• Navigare to ElementsKit > Header Footer > e fare clic Aggiungere nuova.
• Doing this will reveal a popup box.

• Give your mobile menu title, define type as Intestazione, and select the Condizioni to set where to show your mobile mega menu. 
• Then, activate the mega menu and click the “Modifica con Elementor” option. And the visual editor will load on your screen. 

• Drag the Menu di navigazione ElementsKit widget onto your page.
• Nel Contenuto tab, go to Impostazioni del menu.

• 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 Impostazioni del menu option of the Menu di navigazione ElementsKit impostazioni. 

And, set the Punto di interruzione reattivo COME Mobile.

Step 5: Configure Mobile Menu Settings

Sotto il Contenuto tab, scroll down to Impostazioni del menu mobile to define the core behavior:

• Select Mobile Menu Logo: Upload the logo specifically for the mobile view.
• Collegamento al Menù: Assign a custom URL or your Homepage URL to the logo.

• Set Hamburger Icon: Choose an icon from the library for the menu toggle.
• Sottomenu Area clic: Decide if users trigger submenus by clicking the Solo icona O both the icon and Text area.

Step 6: Customize Mobile Menu

Passa a Stile tab to fine-tune the aesthetics.

Style Hamburger Menu

• Hamburger Toggle: Regolare Posizione (Top/Middle), Imbottitura, Larghezza, E Raggio del confine. 
• Then, set the Tipo di sfondo, Confine, E Colore dell'icona per entrambi Normale E Passa il mouse states.
• Close Toggle: Customize the Tipografia, Imbottitura, E Colore dell'icona for the “X” button that closes the menu.

Style Mobile Logo

• Aggiusta il Larghezza, Altezza, Margine, E Imbottitura 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. 

Nota: 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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