Bright Link Previews vs ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All (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 ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bright Link Previews | ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2013 | |
| Age | 3 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.84 | 1.3.1 |
Rating
5/5Bright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All5/5
Total Reviews
3Bright Link Previews
◄ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All1
Active Installs
40Bright Link Previews
◄ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All10
Total Downloads
3.1K+Bright Link Previews
◄ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ABright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh AllN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBright Link Previews
◄ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All9 years ago
First Released
2023Bright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All2013
Age
3 yearsBright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All13 years
WP Requires
6.1+Bright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All3.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Bright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh Allfalse+
Business Model
FreeBright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh AllFree
Latest Version
1.84Bright Link Previews
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All1.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Bright Link Previews
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bright Link Previews or ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All more popular?
Bright Link Previews has 40 active installations while ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All has 10. Bright Link Previews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bright Link Previews or ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All?
Bright Link Previews has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Bright Link Previews and ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All free?
Bright Link Previews is free and ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bright Link Previews or ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All?
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 ShrinkTheWeb Refresh All was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.