WordPress plugin comparison
LinkCentral vs PublishPress Shortlinks
At a glance
- LinkCentral has more active installs: 400+, against 100+ for PublishPress Shortlinks.
- On a typical day, LinkCentral is downloaded about 31 times, PublishPress Shortlinks about 9.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- LinkCentral was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for PublishPress Shortlinks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PublishPress Shortlinks has been around longer: since 2023, against 2024 for LinkCentral.
Line by line
LinkCentral leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LinkCentral |  PublishPress Shortlinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,376 | #13,762 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 907 | 181 |
| Rating | 5.0(19) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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