Fixed Menu Anchor
If you are using a sticky, fixed menu in your WP theme, this plugin is the best to deal with it overlapping anchored content.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 4
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2016
- Added
- Sep 2015
- Requires WP
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- WP 4.5.33
- Downloads
- 9,611
Our analysis
AI-assistedFixed Menu Anchor is a WordPress plugin designed to prevent a fixed menu from overlapping anchored content on your site. You can specify the height of your menu to ensure that users are directed to the correct section without obstruction. This plugin is suitable for anyone using a sticky menu in their WordPress theme who wants to improve the user experience by addressing content overlap issues.
The plugin is simple to set up, requiring you to input the menu height in the settings. It is compatible with all major browsers and can be used with any theme that supports the jQuery library. Support for the plugin is available through the WordPress.org support area, while premium support is offered for the PRO version.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users with sticky menus who want to enhance navigation without content overlap.
What it does well
- ✓Simple and easy to configure
- ✓Compatible with all major browsers
- ✓Works with any theme using jQuery
- ✓Addresses menu overlap with anchored content
Where it falls short
- •Limited features in the free version
- •Last updated in August 2016, may not be fully compatible with newer WordPress versions
Verdict
Fixed Menu Anchor provides a straightforward solution for managing menu overlap issues. However, its limited updates and features may not meet all users' needs.
From the developer
k00ni's own description of Fixed Menu Anchor, lightly tidied.
If you are using a sticky, fixed menu in your WordPress theme, this plugin is the best to deal with the menu overlapping your anchored content. Insert exact menu height to jump before your anchor target. With the PRO version you can also adjust the value for a mobile breakpoint by width.
Mobile First Feature and Premium Support
The Plugins First team provides active one to one email support for everybody who bought the PRO-version. The PRO version comes with premium support and the mobile first feature.General Support and Bug Reports
General support is provided within the Support area of WordPress.org, where you can also report bugs.
Highlights
- Simple, easy to configure / setup
- You can define a standard distance between screen top and anchor target, which will be used whenever maximum viewport does not apply.
- Define a certain CSS-class, when it is attached on a link, the click event will be ignored.
- Define a maximum viewport width until a certain distance between screen top and anchor target is to be used (relevant for mobile optimized menu – only PRO version).
- Browser agnostic – It is fully compatible with all major browsers: Firefox, Chromium/Chrome, Safari, Opera, Edge
- Theme agnostic – You can use it in every theme as long as jQuery library is loaded.
- Tested up to WordPress 4.5
Setup and Usage
- Go to Appearence->Fixed Menu Anchor and choose the distance value.
- That value should be a little bit higher than the fixed menu of yours.
- After saving the value, you should jump in front of each anchor-target without the concerning about overlayed content anymore.