Link Shortner vs Base64 Shortlinks (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, Link Shortner has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Shortner has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while Base64 Shortlinks has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link Shortner | Base64 Shortlinks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2011 | |
| Age | 6 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.7 |
Rating
4.5/5Link Shortner
◄Base64 ShortlinksN/A
Total Reviews
11Link Shortner
◄Base64 Shortlinks0
Active Installs
900Link Shortner
◄Base64 Shortlinks10
Total Downloads
11K+Link Shortner
◄Base64 Shortlinks3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ALink Shortner
Base64 ShortlinksN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoLink Shortner
◄Base64 Shortlinks8 months ago
First Released
2020Link Shortner
Base64 Shortlinks2011
Age
6 yearsLink Shortner
Base64 Shortlinks15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Link Shortner
Base64 Shortlinks2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Link Shortner
Base64 Shortlinksfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink Shortner
Base64 ShortlinksFree
Latest Version
1.1Link Shortner
Base64 Shortlinks1.7
Rating Breakdown
Link Shortner
4.5/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%
Base64 Shortlinks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Link Shortner or Base64 Shortlinks more popular?
Link Shortner has 900 active installations while Base64 Shortlinks has 10. Link Shortner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link Shortner or Base64 Shortlinks?
Link Shortner has a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Base64 Shortlinks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Link Shortner and Base64 Shortlinks free?
Link Shortner is free and Base64 Shortlinks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link Shortner or Base64 Shortlinks?
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?
Link Shortner was last updated 7 months ago and Base64 Shortlinks was last updated 8 months ago.
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