# The AV Coach Short Links

> The AV Coach Short Links has <10 active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** The AV Coach Short Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Create branded short redirect links with private, first-party click tracking.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 168
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-55.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** The AV Coach (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/theavcoach/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-av-coach-short-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [301](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/301/) | #56 | 79 |
| [branded links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/branded-links/) | #2 | 4 |
| [redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirects/) | #98 | 145 |
| [short links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/short-links/) | #8 | 21 |
| [tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking/) | >100 | 454 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | >100 | 760 |
| branded links | >100 | 943 |
| redirects | >100 | 7,050 |
| short links | >100 | 4,956 |
| tracking | >100 | 9,948 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-redirection/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (418) | May 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (113) | Nov 21, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Attachment Pages Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-pages-redirect/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (47) | Jan 16, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Page Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-redirect/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 6, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Quick 301 Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-301-redirects/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Aug 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [WP Force Lowercase URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-lowercase-urls/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 3, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [LH Force Lowercase URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-force-lowercase-urls/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 30, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linker/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Dec 8, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Redirectioner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirected/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (41) | Jan 12, 2018 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The AV Coach Short Links free?
Yes. The AV Coach Short Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The AV Coach Short Links safe to use in 2026?
The AV Coach Short Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The AV Coach Short Links?
The AV Coach Short Links is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 168 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The AV Coach Short Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested The AV Coach Short Links up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

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

### When was The AV Coach Short Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 22, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes The AV Coach Short Links?
The AV Coach Short Links is developed and maintained by The AV Coach.

### What are the best alternatives to The AV Coach Short Links?
The most popular alternatives to The AV Coach Short Links are Redirection (2M+ installs), Redirection (100K+ installs) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Sim… (30K+ installs).


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