BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… vs 404 Redirection (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, 404 Redirection has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has accumulated 734K+ total downloads while 404 Redirection has 195K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | 404 Redirection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 734K+ | ◄ | 195K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2011 | |
| Age | 5 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.7 | 1.8 |
Rating Breakdown
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
404 Redirection
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged approximately 241 daily downloads while 404 Redirection averaged 7.
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
404 Redirection Reviews
very good and simple
very good and simple
Works great
Works perfectly, as expected. I moved the site to another domain and decided not to copy some pages – error 404 appeared. The solution is simple and simple installation. I will slightly correct my com
Does the job!
Thanks for making this wonderful plugin!
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