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Shortcode in Menus vs Local Nav (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
VS
Local Nav

Local Nav

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Local Nav

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Local Nav has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Local NavN/A
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Local Nav0
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Local Nav10
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Local Nav1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Local NavN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Local Nav10 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Local Nav2015
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Local Nav11 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Local Nav3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Local Navfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Local NavFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Local Nav1.2

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Local Nav

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.

Local Nav Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Local Nav more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Local Nav has 10. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Local Nav?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Local Nav has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Local Nav free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Local Nav is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Local Nav?
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 Local Nav was last updated 10 years ago.

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