Pluginception vs Menu Badger (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Pluginception has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pluginception has accumulated 58K+ total downloads while Menu Badger has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pluginception | Menu Badger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 58K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
5/5Pluginception
Menu Badger5/5
Total Reviews
23Pluginception
◄Menu Badger3
Active Installs
4.0K+Pluginception
◄Menu Badger10
Total Downloads
58K+Pluginception
◄Menu Badger3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APluginception
Menu BadgerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoPluginception
◄Menu Badger9 years ago
First Released
2012Pluginception
Menu Badger2016
Age
14 yearsPluginception
Menu Badger10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Pluginception
Menu Badger3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Pluginception
Menu Badgerfalse+
Business Model
FreePluginception
Menu BadgerFree
Latest Version
1.3Pluginception
Menu Badger1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Pluginception
5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Menu Badger
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Pluginception Reviews
by bnirlo
Does perfectly what is says it does
This is definitely the best idea ever! No risk any more to edit things that will get overwritten on next update. This is very smart and works as expected. This topic was modified 4 years, 11 m
by Juha Metsäkallas
I agree: great plugin
What can I say more? This is awesome.
by andriansah
Great plugin
I just find this plugin and this work great
Menu Badger Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pluginception or Menu Badger more popular?
Pluginception has 4.0K+ active installations while Menu Badger has 10. Pluginception is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pluginception or Menu Badger?
Pluginception has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Menu Badger has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Pluginception and Menu Badger free?
Pluginception is free and Menu Badger is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pluginception or Menu Badger?
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?
Pluginception was last updated 1 year ago and Menu Badger was last updated 9 years ago.
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