Mega Menu

Store Design
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Topic summary

Adding a mega menu to a Shopify store header, with options to build it yourself or use an app. A mega menu is a large, multi-column dropdown that organizes links; nested navigation means creating parent–child menu items in Online Store.

Approach 1 (DIY):

  • Create a properly nested navigation in Online Store, then fetch it in theme customization.
  • Use shared UI references for layout ideas: three CodePen demos linked.

Approach 2 (No‑code app):

  • Meteor Mega Menu can auto-populate sub-items from your nested navigation (toggle-based) and supports images on desktop and mobile.
  • Trade-offs noted: DIY avoids app fees but requires maintenance when the theme updates; apps offer convenience without coding.

Resources provided:

  • A YouTube tutorial walkthrough link.
  • A screenshot illustrating nested navigation. These visuals and external demos are central to understanding the setup.

Status:

  • No definitive solution selected or confirmed. The thread provides options and guidance; user is invited to mark a solution. Discussion remains open.
Summarized with AI on December 20. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hey everyone, I’m new to Shopify and this community. I’m building a store from scratch and trying to add a mega menu to the header of my Shopify store. Is there a simple way to do it?

Thank you very much.

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Hey @Wanigajameson
As @Nolan_04 mentioned, first you should built a proper nested navigation form the Online Store.

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Then fetch the navigation to the theme customization.
For the UI, I suggest you to refer these links.

  1. https://codepen.io/sajalsardar/pen/OJvJwXy
  2. https://codepen.io/yasindehfuli/pen/dyrOzqa
  3. https://codepen.io/shamim539/pen/BaBbpVW
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Hi @Wanigajameson , kindly checkout the below video.

If my reply is helpful, kindly click like and mark it as an accepted solution.

Thanks!

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Hello :waving_hand:

Welcome to the Shopify community. You’re in the right place to find answers to your questions :flexed_biceps:t3:
As stated, you can create amazing mega menus from scratch (which has the advantage of not paying for an app, but the disadvantage of being on the hook if and when your theme needs to be updated), OR if you want a no-code solution you can use an app.
Meteor Mega Menu has an amazing little feature that automatically populates sub items in your menu so, if you’ve followed @anupam1607 's instructions on properly nesting your items, you just have to check a box and your menu is built for you.
Check out Meteor’s demo store (it supports images on desktop AND mobile) :blush:
I hope this helps. Again, welcome aboard.