Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pretty Links currently ranks #226 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #209, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5,248 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 328% versus the month before (1,227/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.17, shipped on Oct 15, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #238 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #226 |
| 2026-09-30 | #224 |
| 2026-08-31 | #223 |
| 2026-07-31 | #209 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2,457 |
| 2026-09-30 | 867 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,066 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,171 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,152 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,371 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,182 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4,008 |
| 2026-02-28 | 715 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,468 |
| 2025-12-31 | 621 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,483 |
| 2025-10-31 | 26,232 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,024 |
| 2025-08-31 | 571 |
| 2025-07-31 | 988 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,187 |
| 2025-05-31 | 854 |
| 2025-04-30 | 733 |
| 2025-03-31 | 658 |
| 2025-02-28 | 753 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,038 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,210 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,355 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,240 |
| 2024-09-30 | 903 |
| 2024-08-31 | 647 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Blair Williams |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.17 |
| Versions released | 238 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
🌠 Shorten, brand, and track any URL on your own domain. Keep your links — and your data — where they belong. 🔗
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pretty Links?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Pretty Links?
As of October 18, 2026, Pretty Links ranks #226 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #209.
When was Pretty Links last updated?
Pretty Links was last updated on October 15, 2026 (version 4.0.17). It has shipped 238 releases in total.
Who makes Pretty Links?
Pretty Links is developed by Blair Williams. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
