Add Shortlink to Posts 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, Add Shortlink to Posts has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Shortlink to Posts has accumulated 3.0K+ total downloads while ShortURL has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Add Shortlink to Posts | ShortURL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.0K+ | ► | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Age | 15 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2.1+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3.3 | 0.4.2 |
Rating
5/5Add Shortlink to Posts
◄ShortURLN/A
Total Reviews
3Add Shortlink to Posts
◄ShortURL0
Active Installs
30Add Shortlink to Posts
◄ShortURL10
Total Downloads
3.0K+Add Shortlink to Posts
►ShortURL4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Shortlink to Posts
ShortURLN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoAdd Shortlink to Posts
◄ShortURL16 years ago
First Released
2011Add Shortlink to Posts
ShortURL2009
Age
15 yearsAdd Shortlink to Posts
ShortURL17 years
WP Requires
3.2.1+Add Shortlink to Posts
ShortURL2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Add Shortlink to Posts
ShortURLfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd Shortlink to Posts
ShortURLFree
Latest Version
0.3.3Add Shortlink to Posts
ShortURL0.4.2
Rating Breakdown
Add Shortlink to Posts
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
ShortURL
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Add Shortlink to Posts or ShortURL more popular?
Add Shortlink to Posts has 30 active installations while ShortURL has 10. Add Shortlink to Posts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Shortlink to Posts or ShortURL?
Add Shortlink to Posts has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while ShortURL has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Add Shortlink to Posts and ShortURL free?
Add Shortlink to Posts is free and ShortURL is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Shortlink to Posts 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?
Add Shortlink to Posts was last updated 11 years ago and ShortURL was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.