Hamburger Menu Position: Left or Right Top Corner?

When you’re trying to decide where to put the hamburger menu, the big question is whether to place it in the upper right or left corner. The answer depends on the kind of system your app is made for:

For Android Apps:

If you’re making an app for Android, it’s best to follow the Material Design rules. Most Android users expect the hamburger menu to be on the left side of the screen. Changing this might confuse them.

For Apps on Different Systems:

If your app works on different systems, things can get a bit tricky. Placing the menu on the left side is good for people who read from left to right. But sometimes, the menu has less important stuff, so it could make sense to put it on the right. This is easier for right-handed people who use their thumb to navigate.

UX Research by AppEase team

There’s also an interesting test that AppEase did. They tried out both left and right menu positions to see which one people liked better. They discovered that when the menu was on the right side, people were 15% quicker at using it. This suggests that moving the menu there made navigation smoother. But it’s worth noting that people who are left-handed still prefer the menu on the left side.