Shortcode in Menus vs Multisite Shared Menu (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Multisite Shared Menu has 8.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shortcode in Menus | Multisite Shared Menu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 82 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 502K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Shortcode in Menus
Multisite Shared Menu
Download Trends
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.
Multisite Shared Menu Reviews
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