short.io vs Brief Message (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, short.io has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. short.io has accumulated 5.3K+ total downloads while Brief Message has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | short.io | Brief Message | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2021 | |
| Age | 10 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.1+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.2 | 0.0.5 |
Rating
5/5short.io
◄Brief MessageN/A
Total Reviews
1short.io
◄Brief Message0
Active Installs
200short.io
◄Brief Message60
Total Downloads
5.3K+short.io
◄Brief Message2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/Ashort.io
Brief MessageN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoshort.io
►Brief Message3 months ago
First Released
2016short.io
Brief Message2021
Age
10 yearsshort.io
Brief Message5 years
WP Requires
5.1+short.io
Brief Message4.7+
PHP Requires
false+short.io
Brief Message5.6.0+
Business Model
Freeshort.io
Brief MessageFree
Latest Version
2.4.2short.io
Brief Message0.0.5
Rating Breakdown
short.io
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Brief Message
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is short.io or Brief Message more popular?
short.io has 200 active installations while Brief Message has 60. short.io is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — short.io or Brief Message?
short.io has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Brief Message has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are short.io and Brief Message free?
short.io is free and Brief Message is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — short.io or Brief Message?
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?
short.io was last updated 6 months ago and Brief Message was last updated 3 months ago.
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