WordPress plugin comparison
MW WP Form vs Shortcode in Menus
At a glance
- MW WP Form has more active installs: 200K+, against 50K+ for Shortcode in Menus.
- On a typical day, MW WP Form is downloaded about 1,273 times, Shortcode in Menus about 67.
- Shortcode in Menus is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 82 reviews, against 4.2 from 23 reviews.
- MW WP Form was updated more recently: Sep 27, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shortcode in Menus.
- Shortcode in Menus resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for MW WP Form.
- Shortcode in Menus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.4.14 for MW WP Form.
- MW WP Form has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Shortcode in Menus.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 4 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MW WP Form |  Shortcode in Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #271 | #773 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 43.9K | 1.8K |
| Rating | 4.2(23) | 4.7(82) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
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