Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18008
Peak #18008
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.1K
Days tracked
3
1 day▲ 173
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortlink by BestWebSoft currently ranks #18008 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.6.2, shipped on Jun 10, 2025 (424 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | bestweblayout |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.2 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Replace external WordPress website links with Google shortlinks and track click stats.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shortlink by BestWebSoft a free plugin?
Yes — Shortlink by BestWebSoft is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Shortlink by BestWebSoft?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Shortlink by BestWebSoft?
As of August 8, 2026, Shortlink by BestWebSoft ranks #18008 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Shortlink by BestWebSoft last updated?
Shortlink by BestWebSoft was last updated on June 10, 2025 (version 1.6.2). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Shortlink by BestWebSoft?
Shortlink by BestWebSoft is developed by bestweblayout. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
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