PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… vs Hype (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…

PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…

4.8(1,307)

300K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
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Hype

Hype

5(4)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hype has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… has accumulated 9.3M+ total downloads while Hype has 6.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype5/5
Total Reviews
1,307PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype4
Active Installs
300K+PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype30
Total Downloads
9.3M+PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype6.3K+
Support Resolution
67%PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
HypeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype3 years ago
First Released
2009PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype2019
Age
17 yearsPrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype7 years
WP Requires
6.0+PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype5.2.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
HypeFree
Latest Version
3.6.21PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…
Hype1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link…

4.8/5(1,307 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Hype

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… Reviews

by connsol

Nagging popups

Plugin works like a charm, no complains about that. But regular (monthly or so) admin popups asking for a review, or ‘notifications’ about sales with no obvious button to remove the notification are t

by gammacepheus

Does exactly what it promises

Turns ugly long links into whatever you want. That’s it.

by inflatabledesigner

Muito fácil de usar e com ótimas funcionalidades.

Sem dúvida um ‘game-changer’! A funcionalidade de atualizar um link num único local e ele refletir-se em todo o site poupa-me imenso tempo. Muito fácil de usar e com ótimas funcionalidades, mesmo na v

Hype Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… or Hype more popular?
PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… has 300K+ active installations while Hype has 30. PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… or Hype?
PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,307 reviews, while Hype has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… and Hype free?
PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… is free + premium and Hype is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… or Hype?
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?
PrettyLinks – Affiliate Links, Link… was last updated 1 week ago and Hype was last updated 3 years ago.

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