Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… vs BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… (2026)

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

Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…

Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…

3.8(162)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…

BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…

4.8(83)

20K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 83 reviews) while Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has 734K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…4.8/5
Total Reviews
162Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…83
Active Installs
100K+Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…20K+
Total Downloads
3.0M+Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…734K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…50%
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…1 month ago
First Released
2009Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…2021
Age
17 yearsSimple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…5 years
WP Requires
5.3+Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…Free + Premium
Latest Version
2.1.0Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…2.4.7

Rating Breakdown

Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…

3.8/5(162 reviews)
5
63%
4
9%
3
2%
2
2%
1
24%

BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…

4.8/5(83 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… Reviews

by Knut Sparhell

No longer maintained

This plugin used to be simple, just doing av simple redirecting task. It know has gotten issues cluttering the log file when debugging. Support recommends another, totally bloated plugin. I recommend

by leviblu

Cant import

Cant import 🙁

by thejae

No longer working after upgrading (for URL strings with symbols)

First, thank you for this great free plugin. We’ve been using it for many years. Recently after upgrading WP to 5.9.5 (I know it’s an old version but bear with me). The following redirects no longer w

BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… Reviews

by sprucetreemedia

Amazing

This plugin is exactly what we needed to help us share long links and track them. We had an issue and support didn’t rest until it was fully resolved. Best support I’ve ever received. This is a great

by uri25

Easy way to check your links

It’s the easiest way to check your internal and external links or to keep an eye on your links

by lifeofvi

Reliable and Easy Link Management Solution

I use BetterLinks Pro across multiple client websites, and it has made managing and sharing links so much easier. Many of my clients book services through external platforms, and this plugin lets me c

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… or BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… more popular?
Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… has 100K+ active installations while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has 20K+. Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… or BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…?
Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… has a 3.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has a 4.8/5 rating from 83 reviews.
Are Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… and BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… free?
Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… is free and BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… or BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…?
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?
Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… was last updated 1 month ago and BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… was last updated 1 month ago.

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