WordPress plugin comparison
SurfLink vs PublishPress Shortlinks
At a glance
- PublishPress Shortlinks has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for SurfLink.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- PublishPress Shortlinks was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for SurfLink.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PublishPress Shortlinks has been around longer: since 2023, against 2025 for SurfLink.
Line by line
PublishPress Shortlinks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SurfLink |  PublishPress Shortlinks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,162 | #13,762 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 173 | 181 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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