Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button vs Brief Message (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
5(7)
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Brief Message has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button | Brief Message | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 0.0.5 |
Rating
5/5Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Brief MessageN/A
Total Reviews
7Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Brief Message0
Active Installs
1.0K+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Brief Message60
Total Downloads
17K+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Brief Message2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief MessageN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
►Brief Message3 months ago
First Released
2015Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief Message2021
Age
11 yearsBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief Message5 years
WP Requires
4.4+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief Message4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief Message5.6.0+
Business Model
FreeBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief MessageFree
Latest Version
2.1.0Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Brief Message0.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Brief Message
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Reviews
by jawharati
thank you still working version 6.8
thank you still working version 6.8
by tjdyo
Works on 5.4.1
Still works
by Hazem Noor
Works well with version 4.7.2
Works well with version 4.7.2, Thanks
Brief Message Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button or Brief Message more popular?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has 1.0K+ active installations while Brief Message has 60. Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button or Brief Message?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Brief Message has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button and Brief Message free?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button is free and Brief Message is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button or Brief Message?
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?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button was last updated 3 years ago and Brief Message was last updated 3 months ago.
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