Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#11637
Peak #11596
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
12K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 41
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Links currently ranks #11637 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11596, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Aug 12, 2014 (4,378 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | nickohrn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2014-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Easily create, manage and insert shortened Better Links that originate from your WordPress domain. Forget link shortening services - use Better Links.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Links a free plugin?
Yes — Better Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Links?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Better Links?
As of August 7, 2026, Better Links ranks #11637 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11596.
When was Better Links last updated?
Better Links was last updated on August 12, 2014 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Better Links?
Better Links is developed by nickohrn. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2014.
