WordPress plugin comparison
Bitly URL Shortener vs PrettyLinks
At a glance
- PrettyLinks has more active installs: 200K+, against 500+ for Bitly URL Shortener.
- On a typical day, PrettyLinks is downloaded about 1,939 times, Bitly URL Shortener about 12.
- Bitly URL Shortener is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,321 reviews.
- PrettyLinks was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Sep 26, 2026 for Bitly URL Shortener.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PrettyLinks has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for Bitly URL Shortener.
Line by line
PrettyLinks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bitly URL Shortener |  PrettyLinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,767 | #228 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 203 | 181.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.8(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 71% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×2.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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