goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress
v1.0.1updated 16 years ago
wp-goo.gl allows you to publish links in your posts or comments using goo.gl short URL service.
- Rank
- #48,105
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,990 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress at a glance
goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #48,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 22, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “goo.gl”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats20 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#48,105 · down 145 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,105 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,177 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,134 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,804 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,249 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,960 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.8.6
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 21, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 22, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress
How many websites use goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress?
goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress 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 #48,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress been downloaded?
2,990 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 22, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress have?
No one has reviewed goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress?
The plugins most like goo.gl URL Shortener for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | |
| First released | Apr 21, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 22, 2010 |
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