WordPress plugin comparison
GentleSource Short URL vs PrettyLinks
At a glance
- PrettyLinks has more active installs: 200K+, against 10+ for GentleSource Short URL.
- On a typical day, PrettyLinks is downloaded about 1,939 times, GentleSource Short URL about 1.
- GentleSource Short URL has no reviews yet.
- PrettyLinks was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Jun 21, 2012 for GentleSource Short URL.
- PrettyLinks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.4.2 for GentleSource Short URL.
Line by line
PrettyLinks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GentleSource Short URL |  PrettyLinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,304 | #228 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 16 | 184.5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.25 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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