# Better YOURLS

> Better YOURLS has 200+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 12 reviews and 105 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better YOURLS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Integrate your blog with YOURLS custom URL generator.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 15,127
- **Downloads (30 days):** 105 (+41.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 20, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Wiegman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chriswiegman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-yourls/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom shortlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-shortlink/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortlink/) | #6 | 40 |
| [yourls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yourls/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom shortlink | >100 | 167 |
| shortlink | >100 | 284 |
| yourls | #9 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better YOURLS free?
Yes. Better YOURLS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better YOURLS safe to use in 2026?
Better YOURLS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better YOURLS?
Better YOURLS is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,127 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better YOURLS work with WordPress 7.1?
Better YOURLS is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Better YOURLS last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on February 20, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Better YOURLS?
Better YOURLS is developed and maintained by Chris Wiegman.


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