How to Add a Drop-Down Navigation Menu in Blogger (2025 Tutorial)
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How to Add a Drop-Down Navigation Menu in Blogger (2025 Tutorial) |
Want a professional Blogger menu with drop-down links? Learn how to add and customize a responsive drop-down navigation menu for your blog in 2025 — no coding skills required!
Why Use a Drop-Down Menu in Blogger?
A drop-down navigation menu helps you:
Organize your blog categories neatly
Improve user navigation
Reduce clutter in the top bar
Improve SEO by helping Google crawl your content structure
Method 1: Use Template's Built-In Drop-Down Menu (Easiest)
If you’re using modern templates like SpotNews, Median UI, or Fletro, they often come with built-in drop-down menus.
Steps:
- Go to Blogger → Layout
- Locate the Main Menu / Navigation Menu gadget
- Click Edit
- Use this structure:
Home
News
Technology
|- Android
|- iOS
How-To
|- Blogger
|- YouTube
Templates that support drop-downs will recognize |-
as submenus.
If it doesn’t work, use Method 2.
Method 2: Manually Add Drop-Down Menu Using HTML (Universal for All Templates)
Step-by-Step:
-
Go to Layout → Add a Gadget → HTML/JavaScript (in Header or Sidebar)
-
Paste the following code:
<style>
.navbar { background:#007bff; padding:10px; }
.navbar ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.navbar ul li { position:relative; margin-right:20px; }
.navbar ul li a { color:#fff; text-decoration:none; padding:10px; display:block; }
.navbar ul li ul {
position:absolute; top:100%; left:0;
background:#333; display:none; z-index:999;
}
.navbar ul li:hover ul { display:block; }
.navbar ul li ul li { width:150px; }
</style>
<div class="navbar">
<ul>
<li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
<li>
<a href="#">Tech</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="/search/label/Android">Android</a></li>
<li><a href="/search/label/iOS">iOS</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="#">Tutorials</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="/search/label/Blogger">Blogger</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@androidpols" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="/p/contact.html">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
Now you have a working drop-down menu with subcategories.
Make Your Drop-Down Menu Mobile Friendly
Add Responsive Toggle Button
- Add this toggle button above your menu:
<button onclick="toggleMenu()" style="background:#007bff;color:#fff;padding:10px;border:none;margin-bottom:10px;">☰ Menu</button>
- Wrap your navbar like this:
<div id="menuContainer" style="display:none;">
<!-- Paste navbar code here -->
</div>
- Add this JavaScript before
</body>
in Theme → Edit HTML:
<script>
function toggleMenu() {
var menu = document.getElementById('menuContainer');
menu.style.display = menu.style.display === 'none' ? 'block' : 'none';
}
</script>
Now mobile users can tap the ☰ button to show/hide your menu.
How to Test Your Menu
- Check on both desktop and mobile
- Hover or tap each menu item
- Ensure links work properly
- Resize your browser window to test responsiveness
Best Practices for Drop-Down Menus
Tip | Reason |
---|---|
Use simple titles like “How-To” | Easy to understand for users & search engines |
Link to label URLs | Example: /search/label/Android |
Don’t add too many submenus | Keeps it clean and mobile-friendly |
Summary
Feature | Benefit |
---|---|
Drop-down menu | Helps organize your content |
Responsive design | Works on all devices |
Embedded YouTube & blog links | Boosts engagement and SEO |
Manual & automatic setup | Works with both free and premium templates |
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