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GentleSource Short URL

v1.2.0

by gentlesource · updated 14 years ago

Automatically shortens the blog post URL.

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Rank
#36,223
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.4K
5,432 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

GentleSource Short URL at a glance

GentleSource Short URL is a WordPress plugin by gentlesource with 10+ active installs, the #36,223 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 21, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 14 plugins tagged “shortener”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

18 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
GentleSource Short URL Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.012Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29
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DateGentleSource Short URL
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1414.515Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202615
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#36,223 · up 3,505 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 6 days across 1 series.#36K#38K#40KOct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#36,223
Nov 7, 2026#36,105
Nov 4, 2026#40,774
Nov 3, 2026#35,277
Oct 31, 2026#38,565
Oct 27, 2026#39,728

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+3.57%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-6.67%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+7.14%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.67%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.0
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 17, 2009
Last updated
Jun 21, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about GentleSource Short URL

How many websites use GentleSource Short URL?

GentleSource Short URL is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,223 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has GentleSource Short URL been downloaded?

5,432 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was GentleSource Short URL last updated?

Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 21, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is GentleSource Short URL compatible with the latest WordPress?

GentleSource Short URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is GentleSource Short URL still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does GentleSource Short URL have?

No one has reviewed GentleSource Short URL on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to GentleSource Short URL?

The plugins most like GentleSource Short URL, by the tags they share, are URL Shortener (80+), Bitly URL Shortener (500+) and short.io (100+). Compare all alternatives

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GentleSource Short URL
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads5.4K
Authorgentlesource
First releasedNov 17, 2009
Version1.2.0
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 21, 2012

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