Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#209
Peak #209
Downloads / day
61,160
prev 3,330
Downloads (7d)
77,132
All-time downloads
10.1M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pretty Links currently ranks #209 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 20,328 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.0.15, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #236 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Blair Williams |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.15 |
| Versions released | 236 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
🌠 Shorten, brand, and track any URL on your own domain. Keep your links — and your data — where they belong. 🔗
Frequently asked questions
Is Pretty Links a free plugin?
Yes — Pretty Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Pretty Links?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Pretty Links?
As of August 7, 2026, Pretty Links ranks #209 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Pretty Links last updated?
Pretty Links was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 4.0.15). It has shipped 236 releases in total.
Who makes Pretty Links?
Pretty Links is developed by Blair Williams. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
