BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… vs Quick 301 Redirects (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, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has accumulated 734K+ total downloads while Quick 301 Redirects has 42K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | Quick 301 Redirects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 734K+ | ◄ | 42K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Age | 5 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.7 | 1.1.8 |
Rating Breakdown
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
Quick 301 Redirects
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged approximately 241 daily downloads while Quick 301 Redirects averaged 15.
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
Quick 301 Redirects Reviews
Good plugin
PLugin is good. Redirects work. Would better if menu not in main sidebar but under Settings
Kudos, sir!
Perfect. No hassle, no strings attached, and works even redirecting things that cPanel’s Redirect refused to.
It does what it says!
As simple as it gets. It took me a while to understand the import feature which is what I needed because there was no template to download. But after I figured it out, only needs 2 columns with a head
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