Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12790
Peak #12775
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.7K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- short.io currently ranks #12790 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12775, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.4.2, shipped on Sep 16, 2025 (326 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | gugu |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-16 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Use short.io generated shortlinks for all your WordPress posts and pages, including custom post types.
Frequently asked questions
Is short.io a free plugin?
Yes — short.io is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use short.io?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is short.io?
As of August 8, 2026, short.io ranks #12790 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12775.
When was short.io last updated?
short.io was last updated on September 16, 2025 (version 2.4.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes short.io?
short.io is developed by gugu. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
