BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… vs Linker – URL shortener & track outbound… (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
Linker – URL shortener & track outbound…
2.0K+ active installs
Free
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 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has accumulated 734K+ total downloads while Linker – URL shortener & track outbound… has 40K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | Linker – URL shortener & track outbound… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 734K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2014 | |
| Age | 5 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.7 | 1.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
Linker – URL shortener & track outbound…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged approximately 226 daily downloads while Linker – URL shortener & track outbound… averaged 8.
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
Linker – URL shortener & track outbound… Reviews
I’ve been looking for this all my life
I’ve been looking for this all my life This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by rabota1com1ru.
Nothing shows
Does not show anything on the front end. With such plug-ins it is always great to have a sample or a screenshot; e.g. are there widgets, etc.?
Thanks <3
Great
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