Custom Shortlink Domain
v0.1.3by Steve · updated 14 years ago
Customise the domain name used to generate shortlink URLs.
- Rank
- #43,918
- Down1,839 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,738 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Shortlink Domain at a glance
Custom Shortlink Domain is a WordPress plugin by Steve with 10+ active installs, the #43,918 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.3 came out on Apr 28, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 14 plugins tagged “shortener”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Shortlink Domain |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#43,918 · down 1,220 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,918 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,079 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,007 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,618 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,659 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,566 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,235 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,328 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,698 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% 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 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Shortlink Domain
How many websites use Custom Shortlink Domain?
Custom Shortlink Domain 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 #43,918 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Shortlink Domain been downloaded?
2,738 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Custom Shortlink Domain last updated?
Version 0.1.3 came out on Apr 28, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Custom Shortlink Domain compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Shortlink Domain’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 Custom Shortlink Domain 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 Custom Shortlink Domain have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Shortlink Domain?
The plugins most like Custom Shortlink Domain, by the tags they share, are Enhanced Custom Permalinks (1K+), Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Steve |
| First released | Apr 7, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2012 |
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