Show Menu Shortcode
v1.0by bobmatnyc · updated 15 years ago
Provides a [show-menu] shortcode for displaying a menu within a post or page.
- Rank
- #9,004
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 527
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.3K
- 11,328 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show Menu Shortcode at a glance
Show Menu Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by bobmatnyc with 500+ active installs, the #9,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 41% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 6, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “show menu”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats910 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show Menu Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 527 · +0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 527 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 529 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 527 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 526 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 523 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 523 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 523 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 523 |
Rank over time
#9,004 · up 88 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,004 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,988 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,010 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,006 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,008 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,041 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,036 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,061 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,062 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,069 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,082 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,094 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,092 |
Growth %
Average +0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.57% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 6, 2011
- Last updated
- May 6, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show Menu Shortcode
How many websites use Show Menu Shortcode?
Show Menu Shortcode is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show Menu Shortcode been downloaded?
11,328 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was Show Menu Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 6, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Show Menu Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show Menu Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Show Menu Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show Menu Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Show Menu Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Show Menu Shortcode?
The plugins most like Show Menu Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Max Mega Menu (300K+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 527 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 11.3K |
| Author | bobmatnyc |
| First released | May 6, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 6, 2011 |
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