WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Link Shortener vs kURL
At a glance
- kURL has more active installs: 40+, against 10+ for Custom Link Shortener.
- On a typical day, kURL is downloaded about 7 times, Custom Link Shortener about 3.
- Custom Link Shortener has no reviews yet.
- Custom Link Shortener was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for kURL.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Custom Link Shortener has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for kURL.
Line by line
kURL leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom Link Shortener |  kURL |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,239 | #22,393 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 46 | 144 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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