Shorter Links vs ShortURL (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shorter Links has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while ShortURL has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shorter Links | ShortURL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Age | 17 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 0.4.2 |
Rating
3.8/5Shorter Links
◄ShortURLN/A
Total Reviews
4Shorter Links
◄ShortURL0
Active Installs
100Shorter Links
◄ShortURL10
Total Downloads
7.1K+Shorter Links
◄ShortURL4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AShorter Links
ShortURLN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoShorter Links
◄ShortURL16 years ago
First Released
2009Shorter Links
ShortURL2009
Age
17 yearsShorter Links
ShortURL17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Shorter Links
ShortURL2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Shorter Links
ShortURLfalse+
Business Model
FreeShorter Links
ShortURLFree
Latest Version
2.1.0Shorter Links
ShortURL0.4.2
Rating Breakdown
Shorter Links
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
50%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
ShortURL
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shorter Links or ShortURL more popular?
Shorter Links has 100 active installations while ShortURL has 10. Shorter Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shorter Links or ShortURL?
Shorter Links has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while ShortURL has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shorter Links and ShortURL free?
Shorter Links is free and ShortURL is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shorter Links or ShortURL?
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 ShortURL was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.