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Shortcode in Menus vs Menus History (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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VS
Menus History

Menus History

0(0)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Menus History has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Menus HistoryN/A
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Menus History0
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Menus History70
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Menus History2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Menus HistoryN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Menus History10 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Menus History2013
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Menus History13 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Menus History3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Menus Historyfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Menus HistoryFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Menus History1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Menus History

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.

Menus History Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Menus History more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Menus History has 70. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Menus History?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Menus History has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Menus History free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Menus History is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Menus History?
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 Menus History was last updated 10 years ago.

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