Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button vs Virtual Sidebar (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Virtual Sidebar has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button | Virtual Sidebar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2010 | |
| Age | 11 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
5/5Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Virtual SidebarN/A
Total Reviews
7Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Virtual Sidebar0
Active Installs
1.0K+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Virtual Sidebar10
Total Downloads
17K+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Virtual Sidebar2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual SidebarN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
◄Virtual Sidebar13 years ago
First Released
2015Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual Sidebar2010
Age
11 yearsBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual Sidebar16 years
WP Requires
4.4+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual Sidebar3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual Sidebarfalse+
Business Model
FreeBring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual SidebarFree
Latest Version
2.1.0Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
Virtual Sidebar0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Virtual Sidebar
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
Virtual Sidebar Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button or Virtual Sidebar more popular?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has 1.0K+ active installations while Virtual Sidebar has 10. 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 Virtual Sidebar?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Virtual Sidebar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button and Virtual Sidebar free?
Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button is free and Virtual Sidebar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button or Virtual Sidebar?
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 Virtual Sidebar was last updated 13 years ago.
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