WordPress plugin comparison
PrettyLinks vs Simple Link Directory
At a glance
- PrettyLinks has more active installs: 200K+, against 2K+ for Simple Link Directory.
- On a typical day, PrettyLinks is downloaded about 2,034 times, Simple Link Directory about 81.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- PrettyLinks was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Simple Link Directory.
- Simple Link Directory resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 75% for PrettyLinks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PrettyLinks has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for Simple Link Directory.
Line by line
PrettyLinks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PrettyLinks |  Simple Link Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #228 | #4,941 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 182.8K | 2K |
| Rating | 4.8(1.3K) | 4.8(121) |
| Support threads resolved | 75% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.25 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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