WordPress plugin comparison
BetterLinks vs Link Shortner
At a glance
- BetterLinks has more active installs: 20K+, against 700+ for Link Shortner.
- On a typical day, BetterLinks is downloaded about 411 times, Link Shortner about 13.
- BetterLinks is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 85 reviews, against 4.5 from 11 reviews.
- BetterLinks was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Link Shortner.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Link Shortner has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for BetterLinks.
Line by line
BetterLinks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterLinks |  Link Shortner |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,302 | #7,712 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22.5K | 314 |
| Rating | 4.8(85) | 4.5(11) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.09 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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