Multisite Shared Menu
v1.2by Ben Greeley · updated 11 years ago
Use navigation menus from another multisite blog on the same network to achieve a universal common navigation area.
- Rank
- #20,133
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,782 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite Shared Menu at a glance
Multisite Shared Menu is a WordPress plugin by Ben Greeley with 50+ active installs, the #20,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Jul 8, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 109 plugins tagged “menus”, it ranks #47. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite Shared Menu |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 57 · -6.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 61 |
Rank over time
#20,133 · down 90 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,133 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,220 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,094 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,105 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,098 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,091 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,134 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,079 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,079 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,043 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.88% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.56% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 8, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite Shared Menu
How many websites use Multisite Shared Menu?
Multisite Shared Menu is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite Shared Menu been downloaded?
8,782 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Multisite Shared Menu last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jul 8, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Multisite Shared Menu compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multisite Shared Menu’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Multisite Shared Menu still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite Shared Menu have?
4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite Shared Menu?
The plugins most like Multisite Shared Menu, by the tags they share, are Import Export Menu (3K+), Responsive Navigation Block (1K+) and Max Mega Menu (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | Ben Greeley |
| First released | Jan 8, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2015 |
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