WordPress plugin comparison
GentleSource Short URL vs URL Params
At a glance
- URL Params has more active installs: 8K+, against 10+ for GentleSource Short URL.
- On a typical day, URL Params is downloaded about 30 times, GentleSource Short URL about 1.
- GentleSource Short URL has no reviews yet.
- URL Params was updated more recently: Jun 29, 2026, against Jun 21, 2012 for GentleSource Short URL.
- URL Params is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.4.2 for GentleSource Short URL.
- GentleSource Short URL has been around longer: since 2009, against 2011 for URL Params.
Line by line
URL Params leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GentleSource Short URL |  URL Params |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,304 | #2,460 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 16 | 730 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(37) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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