Bitly URL Shortener vs LinkAlert (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bitly URL Shortener has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while LinkAlert has 341.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | LinkAlert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 341 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Age | 6 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
◄LinkAlertN/A
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄LinkAlert0
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄LinkAlert0
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄LinkAlert341
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
LinkAlertN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
◄LinkAlert3 months ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
LinkAlert2025
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
LinkAlert1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
LinkAlert6.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
LinkAlert7.4+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
LinkAlertFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
LinkAlert1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LinkAlert
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitly URL Shortener or LinkAlert more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while LinkAlert has 0. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or LinkAlert?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while LinkAlert has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and LinkAlert free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and LinkAlert is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or LinkAlert?
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 LinkAlert was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.