Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#44070
Peak #37639
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.2K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 6431
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ShortURL currently ranks #44070 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #37639, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.4.2, shipped on Aug 16, 2009 (6,201 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Nikolay Kolev |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.4.2 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2009-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The ShortURL plugin provides short canonical permalinks to your posts and pages similarly to WordPress.com via its WP.me service.
Frequently asked questions
Is ShortURL a free plugin?
Yes — ShortURL is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use ShortURL?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is ShortURL?
As of August 8, 2026, ShortURL ranks #44070 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #37639.
When was ShortURL last updated?
ShortURL was last updated on August 16, 2009 (version 0.4.2). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes ShortURL?
ShortURL is developed by Nikolay Kolev. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
