Shorter Links vs Short URL FE (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, Shorter Links has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shorter Links has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Short URL FE has 751.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shorter Links | Short URL FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 751 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Age | 17 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3.8/5Shorter Links
◄Short URL FEN/A
Total Reviews
4Shorter Links
◄Short URL FE0
Active Installs
100Shorter Links
◄Short URL FE0
Total Downloads
7.1K+Shorter Links
◄Short URL FE751
Support Resolution
N/AShorter Links
Short URL FEN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoShorter Links
►Short URL FE4 years ago
First Released
2009Shorter Links
Short URL FE2022
Age
17 yearsShorter Links
Short URL FE4 years
WP Requires
3.0+Shorter Links
Short URL FE5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Shorter Links
Short URL FE7.0+
Business Model
FreeShorter Links
Short URL FEFree
Latest Version
2.1.0Shorter Links
Short URL FE1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Shorter Links
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
50%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
Short URL FE
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shorter Links or Short URL FE more popular?
Shorter Links has 100 active installations while Short URL FE has 0. Shorter Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shorter Links or Short URL FE?
Shorter Links has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Short URL FE has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shorter Links and Short URL FE free?
Shorter Links is free and Short URL FE is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shorter Links or Short URL FE?
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?
Shorter Links was last updated 10 years ago and Short URL FE was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.