Alternatives to the Hamburger Menu

If hamburger menus are not for you, there are a few more options worth considering.

1. Navigation that scrolls

Typically, this form of navigation tool is utilized for larger lists. By making the list scrollable, users can quickly go from side to side. For instance, it is frequently used on news websites where users are expected to browse through categories of news, but it also works well on online retailers and music apps.

2. Navigation Bar

Tab bars are considered the simplest form of navigation since they make the primary navigation options readily apparent. For instance, if you have a mobile application with a limited amount of web pages/features, this is unquestionably the way to go.

Consider the following when using this navigation:

The home page must be the first tab, followed by the remaining tabs in order of importance.
The tab bar supports a maximum of five navigational options.
At least one of the options must be highlighted and active.
Unless the activity is widespread and easily identifiable, use icons with labels.

3. Additional Option Tab Bar

If you have more than five top-level destinations, the'more' option tab bar is optimal.
The additional option may be useful as a dropdown menu. To optimize navigation, you must properly prioritize the alternatives so that users always have at least four to five on the screen.

4. The Menu That Collapses Gradually

This sort of menu fills the entire screen and displays the maximum amount of navigation possible. Everything else is grouped together under the "More" tab. This design delivers a superior user experience to the tab bar.

5. Navigation in Full Screen Mode

The full screen navigation approach utilizes the entirety of the homepage for navigation. Users can then swipe up or down to access further menu options.
This technique enables designers to organize massive volumes of data without overwhelming the consumer.