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Troubleshooting Max Mega Menu Dropdowns Clipped by Content

15 threads Sep 11, 2025 Plugin → Max mega menu

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If your Max Mega Menu dropdowns are being cut off or clipped by your site's content area, you're not alone. This is a common issue that often arises after a WordPress core update or a theme change. This guide will help you understand why it happens and provide the most effective solutions to fix it.

Why Does This Happen?

The most frequent cause of clipped dropdowns is a CSS property called overflow being set to hidden on a parent container. This property is often used by themes to control layout, but it acts like a pair of scissors, cutting off any content that tries to extend beyond the bounds of that container—including your mega menu. WordPress updates can sometimes introduce or change these styles, leading to the problem appearing unexpectedly.

How to Fix a Clipped Max Mega Menu

Solution 1: Modify the CSS Overflow Property (Most Common Fix)

The primary solution is to identify the container with the overflow: hidden property and override it. You will need to use your browser's inspector tool to find the correct element.

  1. Right-click on your menu and select Inspect or Inspect Element.
  2. In the developer tools, hover over the HTML elements above your menu. Look for a parent container (often a <div> or <header> element) that has the CSS property overflow: hidden or overflow-x: hidden applied.
  3. Once you've identified the problematic container, note its CSS class or ID (e.g., #site-header or .elementor-container).
  4. Add the following custom CSS to your site. You can usually find this option under Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS in your WordPress dashboard. Replace #your-container with the actual selector you found.
    #your-container {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

Solution 2: Adjust the Z-Index

Sometimes, the menu isn't being clipped but is actually rendering behind other content. This is a stacking issue, fixed by adjusting the z-index property.

  1. Inspect your mega menu panel using the browser tools as described above.
  2. Add the following CSS to ensure the menu appears above all other content:
    #{$wrap} #{$menu} {
    z-index: 9999 !important;
}
    Note: The #{$wrap} #{$menu} selector is specific to Max Mega Menu's styling options. If adding this elsewhere, you may need to use a selector like .mega-menu-panel.

Solution 3: Check for Plugin or Theme Conflicts

As seen in the sample threads, a change in another part of your site can trigger this behavior. To rule out conflicts:

  1. Temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty-Four.
  2. Disable all plugins except for Max Mega Menu.
  3. If the menu displays correctly, re-enable your plugins and theme one-by-one, checking the menu after each, to identify the culprit.

Need More Help?

If these solutions don't resolve the issue, the best course of action is to seek help from the community. When asking for help, be sure to provide a link to your live site. This allows others to inspect the page directly and provide a more specific, accurate solution, just as the 'Max Mega Menu' support team often recommends in the forums.

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