Bitly URL Shortener vs Get Shortlinks (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 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bitly URL Shortener has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Get Shortlinks has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bitly URL Shortener | Get Shortlinks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 0.5 |
Rating
5/5Bitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks5/5
Total Reviews
5Bitly URL Shortener
◄Get Shortlinks1
Active Installs
600Bitly URL Shortener
◄Get Shortlinks90
Total Downloads
14K+Bitly URL Shortener
◄Get Shortlinks2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ABitly URL Shortener
Get ShortlinksN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoBitly URL Shortener
◄Get Shortlinks6 years ago
First Released
2020Bitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks2018
Age
6 yearsBitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks8 years
WP Requires
5.6+Bitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Bitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks5.6+
Business Model
FreeBitly URL Shortener
Get ShortlinksFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Bitly URL Shortener
Get Shortlinks0.5
Rating Breakdown
Bitly URL Shortener
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Get Shortlinks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitly URL Shortener or Get Shortlinks more popular?
Bitly URL Shortener has 600 active installations while Get Shortlinks has 90. Bitly URL Shortener is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bitly URL Shortener or Get Shortlinks?
Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Get Shortlinks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Bitly URL Shortener and Get Shortlinks free?
Bitly URL Shortener is free and Get Shortlinks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bitly URL Shortener or Get Shortlinks?
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 Get Shortlinks was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.