# Custom Link Shortener

> Custom Link Shortener has 10+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 62/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Custom Link Shortener is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

**Custom Link Shortener is a lightweight URL management, keyword auto-linking, and deep-dive analytics engine built for bloggers, marketers, and affiliate creators.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 951
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (-45.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 62/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.7.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Victor Lukasso (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lukastech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-link-shortener/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-links/) | #25 | 57 |
| [auto-linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-linker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [click tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/click-tracking/) | #15 | 49 |
| [custom links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-links/) | #4 | 9 |
| [url shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-shortener/) | #16 | 67 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate links | >100 | 1,401 |
| auto-linker | #17 | 50 |
| click tracking | >100 | 6,710 |
| custom links | >100 | 10,000 |
| url shortener | #32 | 207 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PrettyLinks – Affiliate Link Management, URL Shortener, Link Cloaking, Tracking & Branded Short Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pretty-link/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,321) | Oct 6, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [ThirstyAffiliates – Affiliate Links, Link Branding, Link Tracking & Marketing Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thirstyaffiliates/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (251) | Aug 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [BetterLinks – Link Shortener, Link Cloaking, Redirects, Affiliate Link Manager & MCP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/betterlinks/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (85) | Sep 22, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/url-shortify/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (169) | Oct 12, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Content Egg – Affiliate Product Importer & Price Comparison](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-egg/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (56) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Lasso Lite – Affiliate Link Manager, URL Shortener & Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-urls/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (46) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Cloak Affiliate Links for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Oct 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [linkPizza-Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linkpizza-manager/) | 700+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 8, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 10 | [Affiliate Link Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliate-link-tracker/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 16, 2020 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Link Shortener free?
Yes. Custom Link Shortener is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Link Shortener safe to use in 2026?
Custom Link Shortener is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Link Shortener?
Custom Link Shortener is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 951 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Link Shortener work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Custom Link Shortener up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Custom Link Shortener need?
Custom Link Shortener requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Link Shortener last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.0, was released on August 30, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Custom Link Shortener?
Custom Link Shortener is developed and maintained by Victor Lukasso.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Link Shortener?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Link Shortener are PrettyLinks (200K+ installs), ThirstyAffiliates (30K+ installs) and BetterLinks (20K+ installs).


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