Bitly URL Shortener vs URL Shortener by Shortez. (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 URL Shortener by Shortez. has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | URL Shortener by Shortez. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.N/A
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.0
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.0
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
◄URL Shortener by Shortez.8 years ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.2018
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.8 years
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.false+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.false+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.Free
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
URL Shortener by Shortez.1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
URL Shortener by Shortez.
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 URL Shortener by Shortez. more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while URL Shortener by Shortez. has 0. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or URL Shortener by Shortez.?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while URL Shortener by Shortez. has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and URL Shortener by Shortez. free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and URL Shortener by Shortez. is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or URL Shortener by Shortez.?
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 URL Shortener by Shortez. was last updated 8 years ago.
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