jQuery-menu-aim
jQuery plugin that intelligently detects cursor intent for dropdown menus, enabling responsive mega dropdowns like Amazon's.
What is jQuery-menu-aim?
jQuery-menu-aim is a jQuery plugin that intelligently detects user cursor intent in dropdown menus. It solves the problem of distinguishing between accidental hovers and intentional navigation into submenus, enabling responsive mega dropdowns similar to those used by Amazon. The plugin uses mouse movement direction instead of traditional timeouts for more natural menu interactions.
Frontend developers and UI engineers building complex navigation menus with jQuery, particularly those creating e-commerce sites or applications requiring sophisticated dropdown behavior.
Developers choose this plugin because it provides a more responsive and intuitive alternative to delay-based menu systems, with precise event control and flexible configuration options for creating professional-grade dropdown interfaces.
Overview
jQuery plugin to fire events when user's cursor aims at particular dropdown menu items. For making responsive mega dropdowns like Amazon's.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Amazon-style mega dropdown menus for e-commerce sites
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