WordPress plugin comparison
Bitly URL Shortener vs GentleSource Short URL
At a glance
- Bitly URL Shortener has more active installs: 500+, against 10+ for GentleSource Short URL.
- On a typical day, Bitly URL Shortener is downloaded about 12 times, GentleSource Short URL about 1.
- GentleSource Short URL has no reviews yet.
- Bitly URL Shortener was updated more recently: Sep 26, 2026, against Jun 21, 2012 for GentleSource Short URL.
- Bitly URL Shortener is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.4.2 for GentleSource Short URL.
- GentleSource Short URL has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for Bitly URL Shortener.
Line by line
Bitly URL Shortener leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bitly URL Shortener |  GentleSource Short URL |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,767 | #47,304 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 203 | 16 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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