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Shortcode in Menus vs CRUDE 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
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CRUDE Menus

CRUDE Menus

5(2)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CRUDE Menus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Shortcode in Menus leads in active installations (50K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while CRUDE Menus has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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CRUDE Menus5/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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CRUDE Menus2
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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CRUDE Menus0
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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CRUDE Menus1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
CRUDE MenusN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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CRUDE Menus7 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
CRUDE Menus2018
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
CRUDE Menus8 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
CRUDE Menus4.9.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
CRUDE Menusfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
CRUDE MenusFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
CRUDE Menus1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

CRUDE Menus

5/5(2 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.

CRUDE Menus Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or CRUDE Menus more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while CRUDE Menus has 0. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or CRUDE Menus?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while CRUDE Menus has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and CRUDE Menus free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and CRUDE Menus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or CRUDE 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 CRUDE Menus was last updated 7 years ago.

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