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Shortcode in Menus vs Add to Menu (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
Add to Menu

Add to Menu

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Add to Menu

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shortcode in Menus has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 82 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Add to Menu has 7.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Add to MenuN/A
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Add to Menu0
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Add to Menu10
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Add to Menu7.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Add to MenuN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Add to Menu15 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Add to Menu2010
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Add to Menu16 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Add to Menu3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Add to Menufalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Add to MenuFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Add to Menu0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Add to Menu

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Add to Menu Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Add to Menu more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Add to Menu has 10. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Add to Menu?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Add to Menu has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Add to Menu free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Add to Menu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Add to Menu?
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 Add to Menu was last updated 15 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.