BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… vs Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
20K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and…
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… leads in active installations (20K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has accumulated 734K+ total downloads while Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… has 78K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 734K+ | ◄ | 78K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.7 | 3.2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged approximately 226 daily downloads while Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… Reviews
Amazing
This plugin is exactly what we needed to help us share long links and track them. We had an issue and support didn’t rest until it was fully resolved. Best support I’ve ever received. This is a great
Easy way to check your links
It’s the easiest way to check your internal and external links or to keep an eye on your links
Reliable and Easy Link Management Solution
I use BetterLinks Pro across multiple client websites, and it has made managing and sharing links so much easier. Many of my clients book services through external platforms, and this plugin lets me c
Affiliate Links – Link Cloaking and… Reviews
Great plugin
Simple and lightweight plugin, works perfectly. Great job.
The best plugin for links management
Very convenient and powerful tool to manage links! It definitely deserves a lot of installations! Great report view, replace links and import/export tools. All statistics on clicking and replacing the
Easy to use, great plugin!
Easy to use, great plugin!
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