Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14756
Peak #14642
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.3K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shorter Links currently ranks #14756 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14642, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Aug 8, 2015 (4,018 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | akrabat |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-08 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Override the default WordPress "shortlink" URL with one that has a custom text in it. You can also set a different base URL.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shorter Links a free plugin?
Yes — Shorter Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Shorter Links?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Shorter Links?
As of August 8, 2026, Shorter Links ranks #14756 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14642.
When was Shorter Links last updated?
Shorter Links was last updated on August 8, 2015 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Shorter Links?
Shorter Links is developed by akrabat. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
