# kURL – Short URL Manager for YOURLS

> kURL has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** kURL is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**Connect WordPress to a self-hosted YOURLS instance to create, sync, manage, and track short URLs from the admin area.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 692
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (+21.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gerald Drißner (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/geralddrissner/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kurl-short-url-manager-yourls/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-links/) | #3 | 9 |
| [shortlinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortlinks/) | #7 | 18 |
| [url shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-shortener/) | #14 | 67 |
| [yourls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yourls/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom links | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortlinks | #34 | 284 |
| url shortener | #11 | 207 |
| yourls | #1 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom links in Elementor Image Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-links-in-elementor-image-carousel/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Nov 9, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Sidebar Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-sidebar-links/) | 70+ | — | Jan 12, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Link Shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-link-shortener/) | 10+ | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Link Suggest-O-Tron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-link-suggest-o-tron/) | 10+ | — | Aug 5, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Menu Rocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linkrocker/) | 10+ | — | Nov 27, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Post Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-links/) | 10+ | — | Dec 14, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Post Bookmarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-bookmarks/) | 10+ | — | Apr 4, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Mega Blocks – Enlaces para contenedor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mega-blocks-enlaces-para-contenedor/) | <10 | — | Apr 16, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is kURL safe to use in 2026?
kURL is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use kURL?
kURL is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 692 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does kURL work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested kURL up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was kURL last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes kURL?
kURL is developed and maintained by Gerald Drißner.

### What are the best alternatives to kURL?
The most popular alternatives to kURL are Custom links in Elementor I… (5K+ installs), Custom Sidebar Links (70+ installs) and Custom Link Shortener (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kurl-short-url-manager-yourls/ · Generated 2026-10-13 03:53 UTC by PageForge