Head-to-head · October 2026
kURL vs Menu Rocker
kURL comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Menu Rocker.
kURL – Short URL Manager for YOURLS
kURL connects your WordPress site to your self-hosted YOURLS installation.
Menu Rocker
An alternate to provide page links, external links for any page. Provides shortcode to generate different…
| Metric | kURL | Menu Rocker |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 134 | 69 |
| Download trend | +21.8% | +16.9% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 2 | 0 |
| Health score | 74/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 3.6.1 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | May 2026 | Nov 2013 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
kURLMenu Rocker
Choose kURL if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose Menu Rocker if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: custom links
FAQ
kURL vs Menu Rocker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Which is better, kURL or Menu Rocker?
kURL comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Menu Rocker. Choose kURL if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is kURL more popular than Menu Rocker?
kURL is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Menu Rocker.
Can I use kURL and Menu Rocker together?
Both plugins cover custom links, 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 kURL and Menu Rocker 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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