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Shortcode in Menus vs Blog-Writer (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
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Blog-Writer

Blog-Writer

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Blog-Writer has 456.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Blog-WriterN/A
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Blog-Writer0
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Blog-Writer0
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Blog-Writer456
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Blog-WriterN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Blog-Writer1 year ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Blog-Writer2024
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Blog-Writer2 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Blog-Writer6.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Blog-Writer7.4+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Blog-WriterFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Blog-Writer1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Blog-Writer

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.

Blog-Writer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Blog-Writer more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Blog-Writer has 0. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Blog-Writer?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Blog-Writer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Blog-Writer free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Blog-Writer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Blog-Writer?
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 Blog-Writer was last updated 1 year ago.

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