# YOURLS Link Creator

> YOURLS Link Creator has 500+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews and 143 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** YOURLS Link Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Creates a custom short URL when saving posts. Requires your own YOURLS install.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 27,233
- **Downloads (30 days):** 143 (+55.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 25, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew Norcross (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/norcross/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yourls-link-creator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-url/) | #4 | 12 |
| [shortlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortlink/) | #5 | 40 |
| [yourls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yourls/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom url | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortlink | >100 | 285 |
| yourls | #10 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalinks/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (116) | Oct 11, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [WP Custom Author URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-author-url/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (8) | Apr 7, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Permalink Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalink-editor/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 13, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Custom URL for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-url-for-elementor/) | 50+ | — | Oct 9, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Ping.fm Custom URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingfm-custom-url-status-updates/) | 10+ | — | Aug 12, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Vctlo 404 Redirector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vctlo-404-redirector/) | 10+ | — | Apr 26, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Easy url rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-url-rewrite/) | 10+ | — | Jun 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Wonkasoft Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wonkasoft-logout/) | 10+ | — | Jan 20, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Floating Image PRO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-image/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jan 21, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [WP Jam Session](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jam-session/) | <10 | — | Jan 20, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is YOURLS Link Creator safe to use in 2026?
YOURLS Link Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use YOURLS Link Creator?
YOURLS Link Creator is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,233 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.

### Does YOURLS Link Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
YOURLS Link Creator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was YOURLS Link Creator last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on February 25, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes YOURLS Link Creator?
YOURLS Link Creator is developed and maintained by Andrew Norcross.

### What are the best alternatives to YOURLS Link Creator?
The most popular alternatives to YOURLS Link Creator are Custom Permalinks (100K+ installs), WP Custom Author URL (5K+ installs) and Custom Permalink Editor (4K+ installs).


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