WordPress plugin comparison
BetterLinks vs Stable Shortlinks
At a glance
- BetterLinks has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for Stable Shortlinks.
- On a typical day, BetterLinks is downloaded about 411 times, Stable Shortlinks about 2.
- Stable Shortlinks has no reviews yet.
- BetterLinks was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Sep 21, 2026 for Stable Shortlinks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BetterLinks has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Stable Shortlinks.
Line by line
BetterLinks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterLinks |  Stable Shortlinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,302 | #61,227 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22.5K | 57 |
| Rating | 4.8(85) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.09 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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