BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… vs Easy Affiliate Links (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
Easy Affiliate Links
8.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has accumulated 734K+ total downloads while Easy Affiliate Links has 297K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | Easy Affiliate Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 34 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 734K+ | ◄ | 297K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2015 | |
| Age | 5 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.7 | 3.8.1 |
Rating Breakdown
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
Easy Affiliate Links
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged approximately 241 daily downloads while Easy Affiliate Links averaged 34.
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
Easy Affiliate Links Reviews
Works well for me
I find this plugin a convenient place to store and manage affiliate links. It saves me so much time to have a library of links. I like that it is compatible with WP Recipe Maker.
Excellent link management and simple to use
This was exactly what I was looking for. It’s a very straight forward interface for managing links, and as a lot of options for organizing them. The UI could use a polish, but I’m happy with the funct
Didn’t work at first
At first the cloaked urls went going to 404 page , not going externally. Then went to permalinks and saved as recommended. Then it worked . This topic was modified 2 years ago by vennsq.
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