Widgets in Menu for WordPress vs Editor Menu and Widget Access (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widgets in Menu for WordPress
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Editor Menu and Widget Access
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widgets in Menu for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widgets in Menu for WordPress has accumulated 106K+ total downloads while Editor Menu and Widget Access has 84K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widgets in Menu for WordPress | Editor Menu and Widget Access | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ► | 24 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 106K+ | ◄ | 84K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 3.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Widgets in Menu for WordPress
Editor Menu and Widget Access
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Widgets in Menu for WordPress averaged approximately 11 daily downloads while Editor Menu and Widget Access averaged 9.
Recent Reviews
Widgets in Menu for WordPress Reviews
Great, Even Better When Paired
Great utility and I find it especially graceful when paired with XYZ’s PHP & HTML snippet injectors. Together one can add a drop-down tag cloud to a menu, thus freeing up valuable screen space for con
Does the job (on 5.2.2)
Seems to be working beautifully in 5.2.2 ! This topic was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by ecv80.
Not Works on version 5.1.1
This plugin not works in this version but works perfectly on versions before 5.
Editor Menu and Widget Access Reviews
Great plugin
Are you planning any update to stay compatible with new WP versions?
Great Plugin!
Needed widgets to be accessed for editors and this did the trick! Great Plugin!
great plugin – fast support
issue reported and fixed the next day This topic was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by websource.
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