Shortcode in Menus vs Forget About Shortcode Buttons (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
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Forget About Shortcode Buttons

Forget About Shortcode Buttons

4.7(69)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Forget About Shortcode Buttons

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 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Forget About Shortcode Buttons has 398K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons4.7/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons69
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons30K+
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons398K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode ButtonsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons1 year ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons2014
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons12 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons4.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttonsfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode ButtonsFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Forget About Shortcode Buttons2.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Forget About Shortcode Buttons

4.7/5(69 reviews)
5
87%
4
3%
3
4%
2
1%
1
4%

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.

Forget About Shortcode Buttons Reviews

by HeyBlondie

Just Perfect and simple – thank you

Just a note to say this plugin is absolutely gold!! Perfect, simple and useful … and gave a small donation. Thank you for providing this 🙂

by Vincent DROUOT

Easy, well integrated and easy

What a relief! this plugin saved my life 😉 So easy to use and well implemented into WordPress. I love also the template feature, which helps to no waste time. Bravo and thank you!

by franklaw

Very easy and useful plugin

This button plugin really helps me to get rid of the complex button short code! Just highlight the words on a page or post, you can make the buttons. You can even choose the colors and styling of the

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Forget About Shortcode Buttons more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Forget About Shortcode Buttons has 30K+. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Forget About Shortcode Buttons?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Forget About Shortcode Buttons has a 4.7/5 rating from 69 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Forget About Shortcode Buttons free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Forget About Shortcode Buttons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Forget About Shortcode Buttons?
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 Forget About Shortcode Buttons was last updated 1 year ago.

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