Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API)
v1.2by Denis Lam · updated 13 years ago
This plugin replaces the default WordPress shortlinks with Bit.ly shortlinks for your single site or multisite WordPress network.
- Rank
- #41,977
- Down3,427 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,444 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) at a glance
Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) is a WordPress plugin by Denis Lam with 10+ active installs, the #41,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Jul 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 11 plugins tagged “bitly”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#41,977 · up 5,047 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,977 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,550 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,096 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,780 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,323 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,809 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,024 |
Growth %
Average +1.19% 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 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API)
How many websites use Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API)?
Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) been downloaded?
3,444 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jul 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API) have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API)?
The plugins most like Bit.ly Shortlinks Multisite (Uses OAuth 2 API), by the tags they share, are Get Shortlinks (90+), Bitly's WordPress Plugin (1K+) and Bitly URL Shortener (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Denis Lam |
| First released | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2013 |
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