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Shortcode in Menus vs Better Aria Label Support (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
Better Aria Label Support

Better Aria Label Support

3.7(3)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Better Aria Label Support

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 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Better Aria Label Support has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Better Aria Label Support3.7/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Better Aria Label Support3
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Better Aria Label Support5.0K+
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Better Aria Label Support10K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label SupportN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Better Aria Label Support4 months ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label Support2021
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label Support5 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label Support4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label Supportfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label SupportFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Better Aria Label Support0.1

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Better Aria Label Support

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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.

Better Aria Label Support Reviews

by alexlitz

Works well

After installation, all you need to do is enable the display of the aria label in the menu. Then enter the appropriate label, save, and you’re done. Thanks!

by skylabb

Doesn’t work as expected

I thought I found a plugin that addresses ARIA compliance for my project but it doesn’t work based on what the description says. In WP menu screen, I can see the Aria label field for each menu item. S

by yannickburky

W8ing for more

Hey, super idée ! J’attends de voir comment ça évolue, mais je fais déjà un petit commentaire pour augmenter la visibilité du plugin 😉

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Better Aria Label Support more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Better Aria Label Support has 5.0K+. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Better Aria Label Support?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Better Aria Label Support has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Better Aria Label Support free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Better Aria Label Support is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Better Aria Label Support?
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 Better Aria Label Support was last updated 4 months ago.

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