Shortcode in Menus vs Add Featured Image Custom Link (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Add Featured Image Custom Link
1.0K+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Add Featured Image Custom Link has 21K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shortcode in Menus | Add Featured Image Custom Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 82 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 502K+ | ◄ | 21K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2019 | |
| Age | 13 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1 | 2.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Shortcode in Menus
Add Featured Image Custom Link
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Shortcode in Menus averaged approximately 45 daily downloads while Add Featured Image Custom Link averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Shortcode in Menus Reviews
‘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
Please don’t let this plugin die..
I kindly ask the developers to maintain this plugin updated… please 🙂
Didn’t work for me
Didn’t work in shortcode menu item or custom link.
Add Featured Image Custom Link Reviews
Does not work
Does not work
DOES NOT WORK
Does not work, doesnt even add an image
Custom code
I had issues with my theme and the plugin didn’t work – contacted the dev team and they fixed it within few days – I was, of course, happy to purchase PRO version of the plugin. The team is highly pro
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