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.
Screenshots
Check the screen options, if you don't see the Shortcode box.
Check the Shortcode option to see the new Shortcode box.
Add your shortcode/HTML to the text area (not a link, in the screenshot). Optionally, add a title.
The menu item is saved.
The html is displayed.
Old Method: In the Links box, add your shortcode in the URL field.
Old Method: If you want to use a shortcode that outputs not just the URL, but complete HTML sections, write FULL HTML OUTPUT in the Link Text option for that link and it will output the complete HTML without breaking your site.
Old Method: The menu item is saved.