# PrettyLinks vs Royal Links

> PrettyLinks vs Royal Links compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. PrettyLinks comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Royal Links.

**PrettyLinks comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Royal Links.** Choose PrettyLinks if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Royal Links if you care most about download trend.

| | PrettyLinks – Affiliate Link Management, URL Shortener, Link Cloaking, Tracking & Branded Short Links | Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200K+ ✅ | 40+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 42.3K ✅ | 351 |
| Download trend | -27% | +86.7% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1,321 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 67/100 |
| Last updated | 17 hours ago ✅ | 1 week ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 64% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Mar 2009 | Jan 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, PrettyLinks or Royal Links?
PrettyLinks comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Royal Links. Choose PrettyLinks if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Royal Links if you care most about download trend.

### Is PrettyLinks more popular than Royal Links?
PrettyLinks is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 40+ for Royal Links.

### Can I use PrettyLinks and Royal Links together?
Both plugins cover affiliate links, link cloaking and link management, 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 PrettyLinks and Royal Links 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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