Return shortlink button
v1.0.1by CheGevara29 · updated 5 months ago
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- Rank
- #15,938
- Down85 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 125
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,407 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Return shortlink button at a glance
Return shortlink button is a WordPress plugin by CheGevara29 with 100+ active installs, the #15,938 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 47 plugins tagged “shortlink”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Return shortlink button |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 125 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 128 |
Rank over time
#15,938 · up 39 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,938 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,853 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,840 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,946 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,956 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,955 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,958 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,948 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,943 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,952 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,978 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,977 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.81% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.34% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #15978 → #15946
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 17, 2016
- Last updated
- May 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Return shortlink button
How many websites use Return shortlink button?
Return shortlink button is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,938 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Return shortlink button been downloaded?
4,407 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Return shortlink button last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 18, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Return shortlink button compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Return shortlink button still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Return shortlink button have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Return shortlink button?
The plugins most like Return shortlink button, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), Forget About Shortcode Buttons (20K+) and Radio Buttons for Taxonomies (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 125 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | CheGevara29 |
| First released | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 18, 2026 |
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