# ShoutCodes Lite

> ShoutCodes Lite has 10+ active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ShoutCodes Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The fastest & powerful affiliate link management plugin. Create branded cloaked URL for your domain name.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,974
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+24.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 27, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Harsh Agrawal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/denharsh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shoutcodes-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | >100 | 373 |
| [affiliate marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-marketing/) | #58 | 92 |
| [link cloaking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-cloaking/) | #7 | 15 |
| [link management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-management/) | #10 | 31 |
| [redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirection/) | #65 | 99 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate | >100 | 1,832 |
| affiliate marketing | >100 | 537 |
| link cloaking | #80 | 84 |
| link management | >100 | 6,360 |
| redirection | >100 | 1,418 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Pochipp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pochipp/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Affiliate Program Suite — SliceWP Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slicewp/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (111) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-themeforest-smart-widget/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (34) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Affiliates Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliates-manager/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (61) | Sep 2, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Affiliate Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-affiliate-links/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [YITH WooCommerce Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-affiliates/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (19) | Oct 1, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [Coupon Affiliates – Affiliate Plugin for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-coupon-usage/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 93/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ShoutCodes Lite safe to use in 2026?
ShoutCodes Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShoutCodes Lite?
ShoutCodes Lite is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,974 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShoutCodes Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
ShoutCodes Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ShoutCodes Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 27, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes ShoutCodes Lite?
ShoutCodes Lite is developed and maintained by Harsh Agrawal.

### What are the best alternatives to ShoutCodes Lite?
The most popular alternatives to ShoutCodes Lite are Advanced Ads (100K+ installs), Pochipp (30K+ installs) and Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs).


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