Bright Link Previews vs CC-Link-Shortcode (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 CC-Link-Shortcode has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bright Link Previews | CC-Link-Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2018 | |
| Age | 3 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.9.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.84 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Bright Link Previews
◄CC-Link-ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
3Bright Link Previews
◄CC-Link-Shortcode0
Active Installs
40Bright Link Previews
◄CC-Link-Shortcode10
Total Downloads
3.1K+Bright Link Previews
◄CC-Link-Shortcode1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ABright Link Previews
CC-Link-ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBright Link Previews
◄CC-Link-Shortcode4 years ago
First Released
2023Bright Link Previews
CC-Link-Shortcode2018
Age
3 yearsBright Link Previews
CC-Link-Shortcode8 years
WP Requires
6.1+Bright Link Previews
CC-Link-Shortcode4.9.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Bright Link Previews
CC-Link-Shortcode7.0+
Business Model
FreeBright Link Previews
CC-Link-ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.84Bright Link Previews
CC-Link-Shortcode1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Bright Link Previews
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
CC-Link-Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bright Link Previews or CC-Link-Shortcode more popular?
Bright Link Previews has 40 active installations while CC-Link-Shortcode has 10. Bright Link Previews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bright Link Previews or CC-Link-Shortcode?
Bright Link Previews has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while CC-Link-Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bright Link Previews and CC-Link-Shortcode free?
Bright Link Previews is free and CC-Link-Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bright Link Previews or CC-Link-Shortcode?
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 CC-Link-Shortcode was last updated 4 years ago.
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