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Shortcode in Menus vs Wizhi Submenus (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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Wizhi Submenus

Wizhi Submenus

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode in Menus has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Wizhi Submenus has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Shortcode in Menus
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Wizhi SubmenusN/A
Total Reviews
82Shortcode in Menus
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Wizhi Submenus0
Active Installs
50K+Shortcode in Menus
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Wizhi Submenus10
Total Downloads
502K+Shortcode in Menus
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Wizhi Submenus2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode in Menus
Wizhi SubmenusN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoShortcode in Menus
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Wizhi Submenus5 years ago
First Released
2013Shortcode in Menus
Wizhi Submenus2014
Age
13 yearsShortcode in Menus
Wizhi Submenus12 years
WP Requires
3.6+Shortcode in Menus
Wizhi Submenus3.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Shortcode in Menus
Wizhi Submenusfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode in Menus
Wizhi SubmenusFree
Latest Version
3.5.1Shortcode in Menus
Wizhi Submenus3.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode in Menus

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

Wizhi Submenus

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.

Wizhi Submenus Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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