anyLink vs URL Shortener by Shortez. (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, anyLink has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. anyLink has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while URL Shortener by Shortez. has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | anyLink | URL Shortener by Shortez. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2018 | |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.2/5anyLink
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.N/A
Total Reviews
5anyLink
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.0
Active Installs
100anyLink
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.0
Total Downloads
12K+anyLink
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AanyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.N/A
Last Updated
9 years agoanyLink
►URL Shortener by Shortez.8 years ago
First Released
2013anyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.2018
Age
13 yearsanyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.8 years
WP Requires
3.4+anyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.false+
PHP Requires
false+anyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.false+
Business Model
FreeanyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.Free
Latest Version
0.3.1anyLink
URL Shortener by Shortez.1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
anyLink
4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%
URL Shortener by Shortez.
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is anyLink or URL Shortener by Shortez. more popular?
anyLink has 100 active installations while URL Shortener by Shortez. has 0. anyLink is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — anyLink or URL Shortener by Shortez.?
anyLink has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews, while URL Shortener by Shortez. has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are anyLink and URL Shortener by Shortez. free?
anyLink is free and URL Shortener by Shortez. is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — anyLink or URL Shortener by Shortez.?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
anyLink was last updated 9 years ago and URL Shortener by Shortez. was last updated 8 years ago.
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