WordPress plugin comparison
NexLink vs PrettyLinks
At a glance
- PrettyLinks has more active installs: 200K+, against 10+ for NexLink.
- On a typical day, PrettyLinks is downloaded about 2,034 times, NexLink about 3.
- NexLink is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 1,321 reviews.
- PrettyLinks was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Jul 4, 2026 for NexLink.
- PrettyLinks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for NexLink.
- PrettyLinks has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for NexLink.
Line by line
PrettyLinks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NexLink |  PrettyLinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,474 | #228 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45 | 184.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×2.25 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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