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Shortcode in Menus vs Editor Menu and Widget Access (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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Editor Menu and Widget Access

Editor Menu and Widget Access

4.8(24)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Editor Menu and Widget Access has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 24 reviews) while Shortcode in Menus leads in active installations (50K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Editor Menu and Widget Access has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Editor Menu and Widget Access4.8/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Editor Menu and Widget Access24
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Editor Menu and Widget Access7.0K+
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Editor Menu and Widget Access84K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget AccessN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Editor Menu and Widget Access4 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget Access2015
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget Access11 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget Access3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget Accessfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget AccessFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Editor Menu and Widget Access3.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Editor Menu and Widget Access

4.8/5(24 reviews)
5
88%
4
8%
3
0%
2
4%
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.

Editor Menu and Widget Access Reviews

by csoszitibor

Great plugin

Are you planning any update to stay compatible with new WP versions?

by jan2014

Great Plugin!

Needed widgets to be accessed for editors and this did the trick! Great Plugin!

by websource

great plugin – fast support

issue reported and fixed the next day This topic was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by websource.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Editor Menu and Widget Access more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Editor Menu and Widget Access has 7.0K+. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Editor Menu and Widget Access?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Editor Menu and Widget Access has a 4.8/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Editor Menu and Widget Access free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Editor Menu and Widget Access is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Editor Menu and Widget Access?
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 Editor Menu and Widget Access was last updated 4 years ago.

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