Widgets in Menu for WordPress
v1.0.0by Saurabh · updated 8 years ago
Allows you to add Widgets in WordPress Navigation Menus
- Rank
- #2,476
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7,660
- 7K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 109.6K
- 109,569 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgets in Menu for WordPress at a glance
Widgets in Menu for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by Saurabh with 7K+ active installs, the #2,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 27, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 7 plugins tagged “custom link”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats525 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgets in Menu for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7,659 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7,659 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7,681 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,685 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7,687 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7,683 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,669 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7,676 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,672 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7,678 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,677 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7,682 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,686 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7,687 |
Rank over time
#2,476 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,476 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,470 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,470 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,471 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,470 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,469 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,472 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,471 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,470 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,462 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.01% |
Active installs band
7K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2471 → #2469
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.096%
- Other4.1%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 21, 2014
- Last updated
- Jun 27, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgets in Menu for WordPress
How many websites use Widgets in Menu for WordPress?
Widgets in Menu for WordPress is active on 7K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgets in Menu for WordPress been downloaded?
109,569 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times. See download stats
When was Widgets in Menu for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 27, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Widgets in Menu for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgets in Menu for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Widgets in Menu for WordPress have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Widgets in Menu for WordPress. See its security record
Is Widgets in Menu for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widgets in Menu for WordPress have?
4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 90% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets in Menu for WordPress?
The plugins most like Widgets in Menu for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Shortcode in Menus (50K+), Editor Menu and Widget Access (7K+) and Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 19 reviews, 90%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 13 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 7,660 |
| Reported installs | 7K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 109.6K |
| Author | Saurabh |
| First released | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
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