URL Shortener vs Fast Link Shorten Plugin (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, URL Shortener has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. URL Shortener has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Fast Link Shorten Plugin has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | URL Shortener | Fast Link Shorten Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Age | 17 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.7+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5URL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Plugin5/5
Total Reviews
2URL Shortener
◄Fast Link Shorten Plugin1
Active Installs
100URL Shortener
◄Fast Link Shorten Plugin10
Total Downloads
29K+URL Shortener
◄Fast Link Shorten Plugin1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AURL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten PluginN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoURL Shortener
►Fast Link Shorten Plugin9 years ago
First Released
2009URL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Plugin2016
Age
17 yearsURL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Plugin10 years
WP Requires
2.7+URL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Pluginfalse+
PHP Requires
false+URL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeURL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten PluginFree
Latest Version
4.0.2URL Shortener
Fast Link Shorten Plugin1.0
Rating Breakdown
URL Shortener
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Fast Link Shorten Plugin
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is URL Shortener or Fast Link Shorten Plugin more popular?
URL Shortener has 100 active installations while Fast Link Shorten Plugin has 10. URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — URL Shortener or Fast Link Shorten Plugin?
URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Fast Link Shorten Plugin has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are URL Shortener and Fast Link Shorten Plugin free?
URL Shortener is free and Fast Link Shorten Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — URL Shortener or Fast Link Shorten Plugin?
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?
URL Shortener was last updated 11 years ago and Fast Link Shorten Plugin was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.