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Shortcode in Menus vs Menus (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Shortcode in Menus

Shortcode in Menus

4.7(82)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Shortcode in Menus
VS
Menus

Menus

5(6)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Menus

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Menus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Shortcode in Menus leads in active installations (50K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Menus has 21K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
►
Menus5/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Menus6
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Menus30
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Menus21K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
MenusN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
◄
Menus9 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Menus2010
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Menus16 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Menus3.7.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Menusfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
MenusFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Menus4.6

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

4.7/5(82 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%

Menus

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Shortcode in Menus Reviews

by andrebell82

‘Please provide a valid link.’

Interesting concept but adding the shortcode to the link as the images show generates a wordpress error: ‘Please provide a valid link.’ So, unfortunately, cannot add the shortcode to nav bar as the ex

by Namaste

Please don’t let this plugin die..

I kindly ask the developers to maintain this plugin updated… please 🙂

by madbirdesign

Didn’t work for me

Didn’t work in shortcode menu item or custom link.

Menus Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Menus more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Menus has 30. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Menus?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Menus has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Menus free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Menus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Menus?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Shortcode in Menus was last updated 1 month ago and Menus was last updated 9 years ago.

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