# Absolute Relative URLs vs Relative URL ShortCode

> Absolute Relative URLs vs Relative URL ShortCode compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Absolute Relative URLs comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Relative URL ShortCode.

**Absolute Relative URLs comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Relative URL ShortCode.** Choose Absolute Relative URLs if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Relative URL ShortCode if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.

| | Absolute Relative URLs | Relative URL ShortCode |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ ✅ | 500+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 366 ✅ | 133 |
| Download trend | +47.6% ✅ | +20.9% |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 6 ✅ | 4 |
| Health score | 31/100 | 33/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 4 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.7.20 | WP 6.1.15 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Absolute Relative URLs or Relative URL ShortCode?
Absolute Relative URLs comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Relative URL ShortCode. Choose Absolute Relative URLs if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Relative URL ShortCode if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.

### Is Absolute Relative URLs more popular than Relative URL ShortCode?
Absolute Relative URLs is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 500+ for Relative URL ShortCode.

### Can I use Absolute Relative URLs and Relative URL ShortCode together?
Both plugins cover relative and url, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Absolute Relative URLs and Relative URL ShortCode free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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