Description
At a glance
Looking for Shortcode in Menus v3.5.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 50K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 82 reviews · updated February 10, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.6+ & PHP 5.6+.
Allows you to add shortcodes in WordPress Navigation Menus so that you can generate links dynamically. Also allows you to add full fledged HTML sections to navigation menus.
Usage
See the screenshots.
Also, see a great tutorial by Aurovrata Venet
Special Thanks To
- Aurovrata Venet for this great tutorial.
- Lee Willis for finding out and helping in resolving this bug.
- Dennis Hunink for reporting this bug.
- @hbwarper for providing a patch to Dennis’ issue.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Shortcode in Menus?
Shortcode in Menus 3.5.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 82 user reviews.
Does Shortcode in Menus cost anything?
No. Shortcode in Menus 3.5.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Shortcode in Menus 3.5.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Shortcode in Menus?
Shortcode in Menus 3.5.1 requires WordPress 3.6 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Shortcode in Menus last updated?
Version 3.5.1 was last updated on February 10, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Shortcode in Menus download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 3.5.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | February 10, 2026 |
| Active installs | 50,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (82 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | Gagan Deep Singh |
| Tags | custom-link, menus, shortcode |
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