PluginSift

Shortcode in Menus vs Widget Menuizer (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
Widget Menuizer

Widget Menuizer

4.3(6)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Widget Menuizer

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 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Widget Menuizer has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
◄
Widget Menuizer4.3/5
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
◄
Widget Menuizer6
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
◄
Widget Menuizer700
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
◄
Widget Menuizer14K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Widget MenuizerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
◄
Widget Menuizer4 months ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Widget Menuizer2014
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Widget Menuizer12 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Widget Menuizer3.9.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Widget Menuizerfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Widget MenuizerFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Widget Menuizer1.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Widget Menuizer

4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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.

Widget Menuizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode in Menus or Widget Menuizer more popular?
Shortcode in Menus has 50K+ active installations while Widget Menuizer has 700. Shortcode in Menus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode in Menus or Widget Menuizer?
Shortcode in Menus has a 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews, while Widget Menuizer has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Shortcode in Menus and Widget Menuizer free?
Shortcode in Menus is free and Widget Menuizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode in Menus or Widget Menuizer?
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 Widget Menuizer was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.