Bitly URL Shortener vs Bitly Exporter (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, Bitly URL Shortener has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bitly URL Shortener has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Bitly Exporter has 5.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | Bitly Exporter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2011 | |
| Age | 6 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
◄Bitly Exporter4.3/5
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄Bitly Exporter3
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄Bitly Exporter10
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄Bitly Exporter5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
Bitly ExporterN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
◄Bitly Exporter11 years ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
Bitly Exporter2011
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
Bitly Exporter15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
Bitly Exporter2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
Bitly Exporterfalse+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
Bitly ExporterFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
Bitly Exporter1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Bitly Exporter
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitly URL Shortener or Bitly Exporter more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while Bitly Exporter has 10. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or Bitly Exporter?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Bitly Exporter has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and Bitly Exporter free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and Bitly Exporter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or Bitly Exporter?
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?
Bitly URL Shortener was last updated 2 months ago and Bitly Exporter was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.