Add Shortlink to Posts
v0.3.3by Philip John · updated 12 years ago
Adds a link to the shortlink for each post below the content.
- Rank
- #24,158
- Down121 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,449 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Add Shortlink to Posts at a glance
Add Shortlink to Posts is a WordPress plugin by Philip John with 30+ active installs, the #24,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.3.3 came out on Sep 1, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 14 plugins tagged “shorturl”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Add Shortlink to Posts |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#24,158 · down 62 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,158 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,037 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,037 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,116 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,107 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,070 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,366 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,010 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,786 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,008 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,096 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.86% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Add Shortlink to Posts
How many websites use Add Shortlink to Posts?
Add Shortlink to Posts is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Add Shortlink to Posts been downloaded?
3,449 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Add Shortlink to Posts last updated?
Version 0.3.3 came out on Sep 1, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Add Shortlink to Posts compatible with the latest WordPress?
Add Shortlink to Posts’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Add Shortlink to Posts still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Add Shortlink to Posts have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Add Shortlink to Posts?
The plugins most like Add Shortlink to Posts, by the tags they share, are Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button (1K+), Shortlink & File URL Column (100+) and Return shortlink button (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Philip John |
| First released | Nov 13, 2011 |
| Version | 0.3.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2014 |
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