Use our responsive Tailwind CSS Mega Menu, which can take the user anywhere on your web app!
A mega menu component is an expandable menu that can display a large amount of content in a dropdown layout as a result of an interaction, like hovering, or clicking. Unlike a traditional dropdown menu that typically lists items in a single column, a mega menu has the ability to display multiple columns of content, making it particularly useful for websites with a wide range of topics or extensive navigation options.
See below our Material Tailwind's Mega Menu example that you can use in your web projects. If you are looking for other types of menu components, check our versatile dropdown menu!
Get started easily with this advanced responsive menu example. Customize it to fit your website.
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<nav class="mx-auto block w-full max-w-screen-xl rounded-xl border border-white/80 bg-white bg-opacity-80 px-6 py-3 text-white shadow-md backdrop-blur-2xl backdrop-saturate-200">
<div class="flex items-center justify-between text-blue-gray-900">
<a
href="#"
class="mr-4 block cursor-pointer py-1.5 font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed tracking-normal text-inherit antialiased"
>
Material Tailwind
</a>
<div class="hidden lg:block">
<ul class="my-2 flex flex-col gap-2 lg:mb-0 lg:mt-0 lg:flex-row lg:items-center lg:gap-6">
<li class="block p-1 font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
<a
href="#"
class="flex items-center transition-colors hover:text-blue-500"
>
Home
</a>
</li>
<li
data-popover-target="menu"
class="relative block p-1 font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased"
>
<div
role="button"
class="flex w-full items-center gap-2 rounded-lg bg-blue-gray-50/50 p-3 py-2 pr-4 text-start font-medium leading-tight text-gray-900 outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
Resources
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
fill="none"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
stroke-width="2.5"
stroke="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
class="hidden h-3 w-3 transition-transform lg:block"
>
<path
stroke-linecap="round"
stroke-linejoin="round"
d="M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5"
></path>
</svg>
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
fill="none"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
stroke-width="2.5"
stroke="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
class="block h-3 w-3 rotate-180 transition-transform lg:hidden"
>
<path
stroke-linecap="round"
stroke-linejoin="round"
d="M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
</li>
<li class="block p-1 font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
<a
href="#"
class="flex items-center transition-colors hover:text-blue-500"
>
Contact
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<button
class="relative ml-auto h-6 max-h-[40px] w-6 max-w-[40px] select-none rounded-lg text-center align-middle font-sans text-xs font-medium uppercase text-inherit transition-all hover:bg-transparent focus:bg-transparent active:bg-transparent disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none lg:hidden"
type="button"
>
<span class="absolute left-1/2 top-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 transform">
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
fill="none"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
stroke-width="2"
stroke="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
class="h-6 w-6"
>
<path
stroke-linecap="round"
stroke-linejoin="round"
d="M3.75 6.75h16.5M3.75 12h16.5m-16.5 5.25h16.5"
></path>
</svg>
</span>
</button>
</div>
</nav>
<div
class="absolute z-[999] hidden min-w-[180px] max-w-screen-xl overflow-auto rounded-xl border border-blue-gray-50 bg-white p-3 font-sans text-sm font-normal text-blue-gray-500 shadow-lg shadow-blue-gray-500/10 focus:outline-none lg:block"
id=":r8:"
role="menu"
data-popover="menu"
data-popover-placement="bottom"
>
<ul
class="grid grid-cols-3 gap-y-2 outline-none outline-0"
role="menuitem"
>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path d="M6 3a3 3 0 00-3 3v2.25a3 3 0 003 3h2.25a3 3 0 003-3V6a3 3 0 00-3-3H6zM15.75 3a3 3 0 00-3 3v2.25a3 3 0 003 3H18a3 3 0 003-3V6a3 3 0 00-3-3h-2.25zM6 12.75a3 3 0 00-3 3V18a3 3 0 003 3h2.25a3 3 0 003-3v-2.25a3 3 0 00-3-3H6zM17.625 13.5a.75.75 0 00-1.5 0v2.625H13.5a.75.75 0 000 1.5h2.625v2.625a.75.75 0 001.5 0v-2.625h2.625a.75.75 0 000-1.5h-2.625V13.5z"></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Products
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Find the perfect solution for your needs.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M8.25 6.75a3.75 3.75 0 117.5 0 3.75 3.75 0 01-7.5 0zM15.75 9.75a3 3 0 116 0 3 3 0 01-6 0zM2.25 9.75a3 3 0 116 0 3 3 0 01-6 0zM6.31 15.117A6.745 6.745 0 0112 12a6.745 6.745 0 016.709 7.498.75.75 0 01-.372.568A12.696 12.696 0 0112 21.75c-2.305 0-4.47-.612-6.337-1.684a.75.75 0 01-.372-.568 6.787 6.787 0 011.019-4.38z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
<path d="M5.082 14.254a8.287 8.287 0 00-1.308 5.135 9.687 9.687 0 01-1.764-.44l-.115-.04a.563.563 0 01-.373-.487l-.01-.121a3.75 3.75 0 013.57-4.047zM20.226 19.389a8.287 8.287 0 00-1.308-5.135 3.75 3.75 0 013.57 4.047l-.01.121a.563.563 0 01-.373.486l-.115.04c-.567.2-1.156.349-1.764.441z"></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
About Us
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Meet and learn about our dedication
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M3 5.25a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h16.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H3.75A.75.75 0 013 5.25zm0 4.5A.75.75 0 013.75 9h16.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H3.75A.75.75 0 013 9.75zm0 4.5a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h16.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H3.75a.75.75 0 01-.75-.75zm0 4.5a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h16.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H3.75a.75.75 0 01-.75-.75z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Blog
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Find the perfect solution for your needs.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path d="M12 2.25a.75.75 0 01.75.75v2.25a.75.75 0 01-1.5 0V3a.75.75 0 01.75-.75zM7.5 12a4.5 4.5 0 119 0 4.5 4.5 0 01-9 0zM18.894 6.166a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.591 1.59a.75.75 0 101.06 1.061l1.591-1.59zM21.75 12a.75.75 0 01-.75.75h-2.25a.75.75 0 010-1.5H21a.75.75 0 01.75.75zM17.834 18.894a.75.75 0 001.06-1.06l-1.59-1.591a.75.75 0 10-1.061 1.06l1.59 1.591zM12 18a.75.75 0 01.75.75V21a.75.75 0 01-1.5 0v-2.25A.75.75 0 0112 18zM7.758 17.303a.75.75 0 00-1.061-1.06l-1.591 1.59a.75.75 0 001.06 1.061l1.591-1.59zM6 12a.75.75 0 01-.75.75H3a.75.75 0 010-1.5h2.25A.75.75 0 016 12zM6.697 7.757a.75.75 0 001.06-1.06l-1.59-1.591a.75.75 0 00-1.061 1.06l1.59 1.591z"></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Services
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Learn how we can help you achieve your goals.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M12 2.25c-5.385 0-9.75 4.365-9.75 9.75s4.365 9.75 9.75 9.75 9.75-4.365 9.75-9.75S17.385 2.25 12 2.25zM6.262 6.072a8.25 8.25 0 1010.562-.766 4.5 4.5 0 01-1.318 1.357L14.25 7.5l.165.33a.809.809 0 01-1.086 1.085l-.604-.302a1.125 1.125 0 00-1.298.21l-.132.131c-.439.44-.439 1.152 0 1.591l.296.296c.256.257.622.374.98.314l1.17-.195c.323-.054.654.036.905.245l1.33 1.108c.32.267.46.694.358 1.1a8.7 8.7 0 01-2.288 4.04l-.723.724a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.298.21l-.153-.076a1.125 1.125 0 01-.622-1.006v-1.089c0-.298-.119-.585-.33-.796l-1.347-1.347a1.125 1.125 0 01-.21-1.298L9.75 12l-1.64-1.64a6 6 0 01-1.676-3.257l-.172-1.03z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Support
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Reach out to us for assistance or inquiries
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M1.5 4.5a3 3 0 013-3h1.372c.86 0 1.61.586 1.819 1.42l1.105 4.423a1.875 1.875 0 01-.694 1.955l-1.293.97c-.135.101-.164.249-.126.352a11.285 11.285 0 006.697 6.697c.103.038.25.009.352-.126l.97-1.293a1.875 1.875 0 011.955-.694l4.423 1.105c.834.209 1.42.959 1.42 1.82V19.5a3 3 0 01-3 3h-2.25C8.552 22.5 1.5 15.448 1.5 6.75V4.5z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Contact
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Find the perfect solution for your needs.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M4.125 3C3.089 3 2.25 3.84 2.25 4.875V18a3 3 0 003 3h15a3 3 0 01-3-3V4.875C17.25 3.839 16.41 3 15.375 3H4.125zM12 9.75a.75.75 0 000 1.5h1.5a.75.75 0 000-1.5H12zm-.75-2.25a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h1.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H12a.75.75 0 01-.75-.75zM6 12.75a.75.75 0 000 1.5h7.5a.75.75 0 000-1.5H6zm-.75 3.75a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h7.5a.75.75 0 010 1.5H6a.75.75 0 01-.75-.75zM6 6.75a.75.75 0 00-.75.75v3c0 .414.336.75.75.75h3a.75.75 0 00.75-.75v-3A.75.75 0 009 6.75H6z"
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<path d="M18.75 6.75h1.875c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125V18a1.5 1.5 0 01-3 0V6.75z"></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
News
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Read insightful articles, tips, and expert opinions.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M1.5 7.125c0-1.036.84-1.875 1.875-1.875h6c1.036 0 1.875.84 1.875 1.875v3.75c0 1.036-.84 1.875-1.875 1.875h-6A1.875 1.875 0 011.5 10.875v-3.75zm12 1.5c0-1.036.84-1.875 1.875-1.875h5.25c1.035 0 1.875.84 1.875 1.875v8.25c0 1.035-.84 1.875-1.875 1.875h-5.25a1.875 1.875 0 01-1.875-1.875v-8.25zM3 16.125c0-1.036.84-1.875 1.875-1.875h5.25c1.036 0 1.875.84 1.875 1.875v2.25c0 1.035-.84 1.875-1.875 1.875h-5.25A1.875 1.875 0 013 18.375v-2.25z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Products
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Find the perfect solution for your needs.
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
<a href="#">
<button
role="menuitem"
class="flex w-full cursor-pointer select-none items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-3 pb-2 pt-[9px] text-start leading-tight outline-none transition-all hover:bg-blue-gray-50 hover:bg-opacity-80 hover:text-blue-gray-900 focus:bg-blue-gray-50 focus:bg-opacity-80 focus:text-blue-gray-900 active:bg-blue-gray-50 active:bg-opacity-80 active:text-blue-gray-900"
>
<div class="flex items-center justify-center rounded-lg !bg-blue-gray-50 p-2 ">
{" "}
<svg
xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="currentColor"
aria-hidden="true"
stroke-width="2"
class="h-6 w-6 text-gray-900"
>
<path
fill-rule="evenodd"
d="M5.25 2.25a3 3 0 00-3 3v4.318a3 3 0 00.879 2.121l9.58 9.581c.92.92 2.39 1.186 3.548.428a18.849 18.849 0 005.441-5.44c.758-1.16.492-2.629-.428-3.548l-9.58-9.581a3 3 0 00-2.122-.879H5.25zM6.375 7.5a1.125 1.125 0 100-2.25 1.125 1.125 0 000 2.25z"
clip-rule="evenodd"
></path>
</svg>
</div>
<div>
<h6 class="flex items-center font-sans text-sm font-bold tracking-normal text-blue-gray-900 antialiased">
Special Offers
</h6>
<p class="block font-sans text-xs !font-medium text-blue-gray-500 antialiased">
Explore limited-time deals and bundles
</p>
</div>
</button>
</a>
</ul>
</div>The dropdown part of the menu, which becomes visible on larger screens or upon interaction, is organized into columns within a grid layout (grid grid-cols-3), allowing for a clean presentation of multiple items. This structure is particularly useful for presenting a large amount of information in a compact and accessible manner, such as links to different categories or services.
• Implement a responsive design that switches to a more mobile-friendly menu (like a hamburger menu) on smaller screens.
• While mega menus can hold a lot of information, avoid overwhelming users with too many options.
• Use typography, color, and spacing to create distinctions between different levels of menu items.
• Incorporate hover or click actions to reveal dropdowns in a way that doesn't frustrate users.
• Large menus can slow down your site if not optimized properly, so you should optimize it.