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Shortcode in Menus

v3.5.1

by Gagan Deep Singh · updated 9 months ago

Allows you to add shortcodes in WordPress Navigation Menus.

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Rank
#773
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 52,000
50K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
512.7K
512,652 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
82 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +14.3% (30d)·Toward 60K+ · ETA ~33d

Shortcode in Menus at a glance

Shortcode in Menus is a WordPress plugin by Gagan Deep Singh with 50K+ active installs, the #773 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 67 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 82 reviews. Version 3.5.1 came out on Feb 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “custom link”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.8K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shortcode in Menus Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.406080Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateShortcode in Menus
Nov 7, 202651
Nov 6, 202667
Nov 5, 202674
Nov 4, 202686
Nov 3, 202666
Nov 2, 202687
Nov 1, 202662
Oct 31, 202636
Oct 30, 202654
Oct 29, 202683
Oct 28, 202685
Oct 27, 202665
Oct 26, 202670
Oct 25, 202655
Oct 24, 202639
Oct 23, 202671
Oct 22, 202692
Oct 21, 202680
Oct 20, 202655
Oct 19, 202663
Oct 18, 202628
Oct 17, 202630
Oct 16, 202649
Oct 15, 202643
Oct 14, 202660
Oct 13, 202660
Oct 12, 202651
Oct 11, 202633
Oct 10, 202631
Oct 9, 202657

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 51,771 · -1.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.51.8K52K52.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202651,771
Nov 7, 202651,831
Nov 5, 202652,062
Nov 4, 202652,120
Nov 3, 202652,005
Nov 2, 202652,058
Nov 1, 202652,069
Oct 31, 202652,077
Oct 30, 202652,081
Oct 29, 202652,234
Oct 28, 202652,298
Oct 27, 202652,296

Rank over time

#773 · down 7 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#770Oct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#773
Nov 7, 2026#772
Nov 6, 2026#772
Nov 5, 2026#770
Nov 4, 2026#770
Nov 3, 2026#770
Nov 2, 2026#771
Nov 1, 2026#771
Oct 31, 2026#771
Oct 30, 2026#772
Oct 29, 2026#771
Oct 28, 2026#770
Oct 27, 2026#770
Oct 16, 2026#766

Growth %

Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.12%
Nov 7, 2026-0.22%
Nov 5, 2026-0.11%
Nov 4, 2026+0.22%
Nov 3, 2026-0.10%
Nov 2, 2026-0.02%
Nov 1, 2026-0.01%
Oct 31, 2026-0.01%
Oct 30, 2026-0.29%
Oct 29, 2026-0.12%
Oct 28, 2026+0.00%

Active installs band

50K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.48K50K52KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202650K+
Nov 7, 202650K+
Nov 6, 202650K+
Nov 5, 202650K+
Nov 4, 202650K+
Nov 3, 202650K+
Nov 2, 202650K+
Nov 1, 202650K+
Oct 31, 202650K+
Oct 30, 202650K+
Oct 29, 202650K+
Oct 28, 202650K+
Oct 27, 202650K+
Oct 16, 202650K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #770 → #770Downloads +11.9%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.599%
  • Other1.5%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★82 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.5.1
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Sep 13, 2013
Last updated
Feb 10, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shortcode in Menus

How many websites use Shortcode in Menus?

Shortcode in Menus is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #773 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shortcode in Menus been downloaded?

512,652 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 67 times. See download stats

When was Shortcode in Menus last updated?

Version 3.5.1 came out on Feb 10, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release

Is Shortcode in Menus compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shortcode in Menus’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Does Shortcode in Menus have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Shortcode in Menus. See its security record

Is Shortcode in Menus still maintained?

Its last release was 8 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Shortcode in Menus have?

4.7 out of 5 from 82 reviews on WordPress.org. 90% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Shortcode in Menus?

The plugins most like Shortcode in Menus, by the tags they share, are Widgets in Menu for WordPress (7K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

82 reviews

  • 5 stars: 74 reviews, 90%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 6%
Positive
93%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
7%1–2★
  • About 18 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Shortcode in Menus
Estimated installs≈ 52,000
Reported installs50K+
Rating4.7
Reviews82
Total downloads512.7K
AuthorGagan Deep Singh
First releasedSep 13, 2013
Version3.5.1
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedFeb 10, 2026

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