Bitly URL Shortener vs Twitter Hashtag Blaster (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, Bitly URL Shortener has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bitly URL Shortener has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Twitter Hashtag Blaster has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | Twitter Hashtag Blaster | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blaster5/5
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄Twitter Hashtag Blaster2
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄Twitter Hashtag Blaster10
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄Twitter Hashtag Blaster2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag BlasterN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
◄Twitter Hashtag Blaster12 years ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blaster2014
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blaster12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blaster3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blasterfalse+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag BlasterFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
Twitter Hashtag Blaster1.0
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Twitter Hashtag Blaster
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitly URL Shortener or Twitter Hashtag Blaster more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while Twitter Hashtag Blaster has 10. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or Twitter Hashtag Blaster?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Twitter Hashtag Blaster has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and Twitter Hashtag Blaster free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and Twitter Hashtag Blaster is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or Twitter Hashtag Blaster?
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?
Bitly URL Shortener was last updated 2 months ago and Twitter Hashtag Blaster was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.