Should I use a hamburger menu (hidden menu icon) or have my navigation links displayed across the top of my website?

It depends on your audience, but generally the hamburger menu works well for most users and makes the website look cleaner and simpler, especially on mobile. However, if your audience skews much older (like 80+) and isn’t used to clicking around or using hamburger menus, displaying links across the top might be better. For most audiences, the hamburger menu is preferred for simplicity and aesthetics.

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Asked by an artist considering website navigation · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-04-23