Bitly URL Shortener vs DropRoyal (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 DropRoyal has 215.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | DropRoyal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 215 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2026 | |
| Age | 6 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 0.2.6 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
◄DropRoyalN/A
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄DropRoyal0
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄DropRoyal0
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄DropRoyal215
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
DropRoyalN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
►DropRoyal1 month ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
DropRoyal2026
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
DropRoyal2 months
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
DropRoyal6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
DropRoyal7.4+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
DropRoyalFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
DropRoyal0.2.6
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
DropRoyal
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 DropRoyal more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while DropRoyal has 0. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or DropRoyal?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while DropRoyal has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and DropRoyal free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and DropRoyal is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or DropRoyal?
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 DropRoyal was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.