WordPress plugin comparison
BetterLinks vs Squirrel Links
At a glance
- BetterLinks has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for Squirrel Links.
- On a typical day, BetterLinks is downloaded about 411 times, Squirrel Links about 6.
- Squirrel Links has no reviews yet.
- BetterLinks was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Apr 14, 2026 for Squirrel Links.
- BetterLinks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Squirrel Links.
- BetterLinks has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Squirrel Links.
Line by line
BetterLinks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterLinks |  Squirrel Links |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,302 | #61,634 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22.5K | 135 |
| Rating | 4.8(85) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.09 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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