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Random Quote vs Shortcode in Menus
At a glance
- Shortcode in Menus has more active installs: 50K+, against 60+ for Random Quote.
- On a typical day, Shortcode in Menus is downloaded about 67 times, Random Quote about 4.
- Random Quote has no reviews yet.
- Shortcode in Menus was updated more recently: Feb 10, 2026, against Mar 13, 2025 for Random Quote.
- Shortcode in Menus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.7.11 for Random Quote.
- Shortcode in Menus has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for Random Quote.
Line by line
Shortcode in Menus leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Random Quote |  Shortcode in Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,439 | #773 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 71 | 1.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(82) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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