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Shortcode in Menus vs Forward
At a glance
- Shortcode in Menus has more active installs: 50K+, against 10+ for Forward.
- On a typical day, Shortcode in Menus is downloaded about 67 times, Forward about 10.
- Forward has no reviews yet.
- Forward was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Shortcode in Menus.
- Forward is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Shortcode in Menus.
- Shortcode in Menus has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Forward.
Line by line
Shortcode in Menus leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcode in Menus |  Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #773 | #45,807 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 218 |
| Rating | 4.7(82) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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