Show Menu Shortcode
Provides a [show-menu] shortcode for displaying a menu within a post or page.
The facts
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 6 May 2011
- Added
- May 2011
- Requires WP
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- WP 3.2.1
- Downloads
- 9,916
Our analysis
AI-assistedShow Menu Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display a menu within a post or page using a shortcode. You can pass various parameters to the shortcode, similar to those used in the wp_nav_menu() function. For instance, you can include a menu by adding [show-menu menu='Main-menu'] in the content.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to insert navigation menus directly into their posts or pages without needing to modify theme files. It is particularly useful for those who are comfortable using shortcodes and want to enhance their site's navigation options.
Best for: This plugin suits users who want to easily display navigation menus in their content.
What it does well
- ✓Enables menu display within posts or pages
- ✓Uses a simple shortcode format
- ✓Accepts parameters similar to wp_nav_menu()
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in May 2011
- •Limited support for parameters (theme-location and walker not supported)
- •Directory score of 40/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
Show Menu Shortcode provides a straightforward way to include menus in posts or pages, but its outdated status and limited functionality may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
bobmatnyc's own description of Show Menu Shortcode, lightly tidied.
Provides a [show-menu] shortcodes for displaying a menu within a post or page. The shortcode accepts most parameters that you can pass to the wp_nav_menu() function. For example, to show a menu add [show-menu menu=”Main-menu”] in the page body.
Usage
Show a menu
[show-menu menu="Main Menu"]
Please Note
The default values are the same as for the wp_nav_menu(). ‘theme-location’ and ‘walker’ are not supported as they can not be used within the shortcode.