# Cute Links – Free Link Branding and Link Cloaker Plugin with Click Tracking

> Cute Links has 10+ active installs and 186 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Cute Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Make your affiliate links better looking using this free and simple plugin. Hide affiliate links to make professional link structure in your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,631
- **Downloads (30 days):** 186 (+2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.7
- **Last updated:** Jul 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sadhan Pal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sadhanpal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cute-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate link shortner.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-link-shortner/) | #1 | 1 |
| [cloaking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloaking/) | #6 | 7 |
| [link clocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-clocker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [link shortner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-shortner/) | #2 | 3 |
| [url shortner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-shortner/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate link shortner. | #4 | 5 |
| cloaking | #33 | 90 |
| link clocker | #1 | 1 |
| link shortner | #6 | 12 |
| url shortner | #6 | 15 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cute Links safe to use in 2026?
Cute Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cute Links?
Cute Links is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,631 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cute Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Cute Links is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Cute Links need?
Cute Links requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cute Links last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.7, was released on July 24, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Cute Links?
Cute Links is developed and maintained by Sadhan Pal.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cute-links/ · Generated 2026-10-12 16:22 UTC by PageForge