Bright Link Previews vs aitch ref! (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, Bright Link Previews has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bright Link Previews has accumulated 3.1K+ total downloads while aitch ref! has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bright Link Previews | aitch ref! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2010 | |
| Age | 3 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.84 | 0.9.9 |
Rating
5/5Bright Link Previews
◄aitch ref!N/A
Total Reviews
3Bright Link Previews
◄aitch ref!0
Active Installs
40Bright Link Previews
◄aitch ref!10
Total Downloads
3.1K+Bright Link Previews
◄aitch ref!2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ABright Link Previews
aitch ref!N/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBright Link Previews
◄aitch ref!8 years ago
First Released
2023Bright Link Previews
aitch ref!2010
Age
3 yearsBright Link Previews
aitch ref!16 years
WP Requires
6.1+Bright Link Previews
aitch ref!4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Bright Link Previews
aitch ref!false+
Business Model
FreeBright Link Previews
aitch ref!Free
Latest Version
1.84Bright Link Previews
aitch ref!0.9.9
Rating Breakdown
Bright Link Previews
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
aitch ref!
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bright Link Previews or aitch ref! more popular?
Bright Link Previews has 40 active installations while aitch ref! has 10. Bright Link Previews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bright Link Previews or aitch ref!?
Bright Link Previews has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while aitch ref! has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bright Link Previews and aitch ref! free?
Bright Link Previews is free and aitch ref! is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bright Link Previews or aitch ref!?
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?
Bright Link Previews was last updated 2 years ago and aitch ref! was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.