Shorten2Ping
v1.4.8by Samuel Aguilera · updated 14 years ago
Sends status updates to Ping.fm everytime you publish a post, using your own domain, bit.ly, wp.me, su.pr, is.gd and others for shortened permalinks.
- Rank
- #22,893
- Down39 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 42.2K
- 42,199 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shorten2Ping at a glance
Shorten2Ping is a WordPress plugin by Samuel Aguilera with 40+ active installs, the #22,893 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4.8 came out on Mar 17, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “bit.ly”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shorten2Ping |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41 · +7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#22,893 · up 207 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,893 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,854 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,958 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,947 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,933 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,914 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,077 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,024 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,974 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,045 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,774 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,194 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,101 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,100 |
Growth %
Average +0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.50% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.26% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 20, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 17, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shorten2Ping
How many websites use Shorten2Ping?
Shorten2Ping is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,893 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shorten2Ping been downloaded?
42,199 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Shorten2Ping last updated?
Version 1.4.8 came out on Mar 17, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Shorten2Ping compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shorten2Ping’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Shorten2Ping 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 Shorten2Ping have?
No one has reviewed Shorten2Ping on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shorten2Ping?
The plugins most like Shorten2Ping, by the tags they share, are No Self Ping (10K+), Яндекс.ПДС Пингер / Yandex Site search pinger (700+) and Mass Ping Tool for SEO (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 42.2K |
| Author | Samuel Aguilera |
| First released | May 20, 2009 |
| Version | 1.4.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 17, 2012 |
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