# WP Lessn

> WP Lessn has 10+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Lessn shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Use your self-hosted Lessn install to create short URLs for published posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,968
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+43.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 12, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jayrobinson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jayrobinson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-lessn/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lessn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lessn/) | #1 | 1 |
| [short url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/short-url/) | #15 | 33 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lessn | #1 | 1 |
| short url | >100 | 4,063 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Lessn safe to use in 2026?
WP Lessn shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Lessn?
WP Lessn is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,968 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Lessn work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Lessn is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Lessn last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 12, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes WP Lessn?
WP Lessn is developed and maintained by jayrobinson.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-lessn/ · Generated 2026-10-01 10:06 UTC by PageForge