# AddQuicktag vs Menu Buttons

> AddQuicktag vs Menu Buttons compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Menu Buttons.

**AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Menu Buttons.** Choose AddQuicktag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | AddQuicktag | Menu Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 300+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 33K ✅ | 165 |
| Download trend | +2336% ✅ | +50% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 44 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 33/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.4.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2007 | Dec 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, AddQuicktag or Menu Buttons?
AddQuicktag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Menu Buttons. Choose AddQuicktag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is AddQuicktag more popular than Menu Buttons?
AddQuicktag is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 300+ for Menu Buttons.

### Can I use AddQuicktag and Menu Buttons together?
Both plugins cover button, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are AddQuicktag and Menu Buttons free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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