Best Squarespace Mega Menu & Navigation Plugins in 2026

Squarespace’s built-in navigation is one of its most-hit limits. You get single-level folders, no true mega menu, and very little control over how the header looks or behaves. The moment a site grows past a handful of pages, a shop with categories, a studio with services, a multi-location business, that flat menu starts working against you.

The fix is a navigation plugin, and this is the deepest category in the Squarespace ecosystem. We’ve grouped the best by what they actually solve: mega menus, multi-level dropdowns, mobile and hamburger menus, and sticky or secondary navigation. Each entry covers what it does, who it’s for, the price, and our verdict. For the wider picture, see our guide to the best Squarespace plugins.

Our Top Picks

Best mega menu: Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1 by Will Myers
Best premium mega-menu builder: Add Mega Menu to Squarespace 7.1 by Schwartz-Edmisten
Best multi-level dropdown: Nested Menu Dropdowns by Will Myers
Best for mobile: Mega Hamburger Menu by Will Myers
Best value: Advanced Dropdown Folder with Icons by Will’s Toolkit ($15)
Best free option: Vertical Navigation by Ghost Plugins

Mega Menu Plugins

A mega menu is a large, multi-column dropdown that can hold links, headings, and sometimes images, the kind of navigation you see on bigger shops and content-heavy sites. Squarespace has nothing like it natively, so these are the plugins that add it.

1. Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1 by Will Myers

Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1 plugin demo

Price: $25 | Maker: Will Myers

What it does: Builds true multi-column mega menus on Squarespace 7.1 using ordinary Squarespace blocks, so you lay out and style the menu visually rather than wrestling with code. Fully responsive.

Who it’s for: Larger shops, service businesses and multi-section sites that need structured, multi-column navigation.

Verdict: Our default recommendation for mega menus. Building with familiar blocks keeps it approachable, and the maker is one of the most trusted in the community.

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2. Add Mega Menu to Squarespace 7.1 by Schwartz-Edmisten

Add Mega Menu to Squarespace 7.1 plugin demo

Price: $75 | Maker: Schwartz-Edmisten

What it does: A more comprehensive mega-menu solution with customisable layouts and mobile responsiveness, designed to feel like a polished, integrated part of your site.

Who it’s for: Businesses that want a richer, more designed mega menu and are happy to pay more for depth. (A 7.0 version and a $99 bundle covering both versions are also available.)

Verdict: The step up when Will Myers’s plugin isn’t quite enough. Pricier, but more capable for complex menus.

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3. Squarespace Grid Menu by SQS Mods

Price: $40 | Maker: SQS Mods

What it does: Presents menu items in a grid layout with slide or fade effects, making multi-level menus easy to explore without complex custom code.

Who it’s for: Sites with lots of categories that suit a visual, grid-style menu rather than stacked columns.

Verdict: A distinctive alternative to the standard mega menu. Choose it if the grid presentation fits your content better.

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Multi-Level Dropdown Menus

If you don’t need a full mega menu but do need more than one level of dropdown, these are lighter and cheaper.

4. Nested Menu Dropdowns by Will Myers

Price: $25 | Maker: Will Myers

What it does: Adds multi-tiered dropdown menus with control over colours, fonts and styling, fully mobile-responsive.

Who it’s for: Sites that need structured, nested dropdowns but not a full multi-column mega menu.

Verdict: The go-to for proper nested dropdowns. Reliable, well-documented and brand-flexible.

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5. Multilevel Navigation Dropdown by Schwartz-Edmisten

Multilevel Navigation Dropdown plugin demo

Price: $25 | Maker: Schwartz-Edmisten

What it does: Customisable, mobile-friendly multilevel dropdown menus that keep a cohesive brand look, with no coding needed to implement.

Who it’s for: The same job as Nested Menu Dropdowns, pick whichever demo and documentation style you prefer.

Verdict: A strong, equally capable alternative at the same price. It comes down to personal preference.

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6. Advanced Dropdown Folder with Icons by Will’s Toolkit

Advanced Dropdown Folder with Icons plugin

Price: $15 | Maker: Will’s Toolkit

What it does: Adds icons to dropdown folder items for a more visual, scannable menu, with extensive customisation and mobile responsiveness.

Who it’s for: Sites that want dropdowns with a bit more visual interest, icons next to each link to aid scanning.

Verdict: Great value at $15 and a nice touch of polish. Our pick if budget matters.

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Mobile & Hamburger Menus

Mobile navigation is where Squarespace feels most basic. These plugins make the small-screen experience match the rest of your site, and, in one case, bring the hamburger menu to desktop too.

7. Mega Hamburger Menu by Will Myers

Price: $25 | Maker: Will Myers

What it does: Upgrades the mobile hamburger menu into a richer, more visual and fully customisable experience designed to guide visitors and reduce bounce.

Who it’s for: Mobile-heavy sites where the default slide-out menu feels too plain.

Verdict: The best way to make mobile navigation feel considered rather than default. A strong pick given most traffic is mobile.

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8. Hamburger Menu on Desktop by Will’s Toolkit

Price: $15 | Maker: Will’s Toolkit

What it does: Brings a sleek hamburger menu to desktop as well as mobile, for a minimal header that hides navigation behind a single icon.

Who it’s for: Minimal, design-led sites, portfolios and agencies, that want a clean header with the menu tucked away.

Verdict: A specific aesthetic choice done well. Just make sure key links stay discoverable, since hiding navigation can cost clicks.

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Sticky & Secondary Navigation

For long pages and bigger sites, keeping navigation in reach, or adding a second layer of it, makes a real usability difference.

9. Sticky Second Navigation by SQS Mods

Price: $30 | Maker: SQS Mods

What it does: Adds a second, sticky navigation bar with multi-level menu support and improved mobile behaviour, no custom code required.

Who it’s for: Larger sites that need a secondary nav layer, sub-sections, in-page jumps, or a persistent secondary menu.

Verdict: A capable solution for sites that have outgrown a single navigation bar.

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10. Floating Header Navigation by Ghost Plugins

Price: $20 | Maker: Ghost Plugins

What it does: Turns the header into a customisable floating bar that stays accessible as visitors scroll.

Who it’s for: Long-scroll pages and one-pagers where keeping the menu in reach improves navigation.

Verdict: A targeted fix for scroll-heavy layouts. Test on mobile, where a sticky bar uses precious screen space.

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More Navigation Plugins Worth Knowing

The catalogue runs deep. A few more worth a look depending on your need:

Stylish Header Layout (Will’s Toolkit, $15), restyle the header with more colour and font control.
Search Popup in Header (Will’s Toolkit, $15), add a search icon that opens a search popup.
Login and Account Icons (Will’s Toolkit, $15), account and login icons in the header, handy for membership sites.
Secondary Navigation for 7.1 (Will Myers, $25), a second navigation area for bigger sites.
Split Navigation (Will Myers, $25), split your menu either side of a centred logo.
Vertical Navigation (Ghost Plugins, free), a free vertical menu layout to experiment with.

How to Choose the Right Navigation Plugin

Lots of pages and categories

Go for a mega menu, Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1, or Schwartz-Edmisten’s builder for more depth.

A few extra levels, modest budget

A multi-level dropdown like Nested Menu Dropdowns or Advanced Dropdown Folder with Icons is plenty.

Mobile-first audience

Prioritise the mobile experience with Mega Hamburger Menu, or bring the hamburger to desktop for a minimal look.

Long pages or one-pagers

A floating or sticky navigation keeps your menu within reach as people scroll.

Installing Navigation Plugins Safely

Navigation plugins are code added to your site, so a little care helps. Check whether the plugin targets Squarespace 7.1 or 7.0 before buying, install one at a time and test as you go, and keep a note of where each snippet lives. Reputable makers like Will Myers, Will’s Toolkit, SQS Mods, Schwartz-Edmisten and Ghost Plugins provide clear setup guides. For the full approach, see our main plugins guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Squarespace have a mega menu?

Not natively. Squarespace supports single-level folders in its navigation but has no built-in mega menu. To add one you need a plugin such as Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1 by Will Myers or Schwartz-Edmisten’s mega-menu plugin.

What is the best Squarespace mega menu plugin?

For most sites, Mega Menu for Squarespace 7.1 by Will Myers is the best balance of capability and ease, because it builds with familiar Squarespace blocks. For a richer, more designed menu, Schwartz-Edmisten’s mega-menu plugin goes further at a higher price.

How do I add a dropdown menu in Squarespace?

Squarespace folders create a basic single-level dropdown. For multi-level or nested dropdowns, use a plugin like Nested Menu Dropdowns by Will Myers or Multilevel Navigation Dropdown by Schwartz-Edmisten.

Are there free Squarespace navigation plugins?

Yes. Vertical Navigation by Ghost Plugins is free, and a number of other free header tweaks are available. Paid plugins generally offer deeper customisation and support, which is worth it for navigation that’s central to your site.

Do navigation plugins work on Squarespace 7.1 and 7.0?

Most current navigation plugins target 7.1, and some makers offer separate 7.0 versions. Always check the plugin’s listing for version compatibility before buying.

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Final Thoughts

Navigation is the single most common reason Squarespace users reach for a plugin, and it’s the category with the most genuinely useful options. Start from the problem: too many pages calls for a mega menu, a few extra levels calls for a dropdown, and a mobile-first audience calls for a better hamburger. Pick the one that matches, install it carefully, and your site instantly feels more capable than the template it started from.