YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter
Use YOURLS (a free GPL URL shortener service) to create short URLs of your posts, or for your BuddyPress groups and users
Use with caution
YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 3 reviews
- No update in 12 years
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| isgd | #1 |
| ozh | #20 |
| tinyurl | #19 |
| >100 | |
| yourls | #11 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 3 reviews
About YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter
From the official readme · v1.6.1Description
YOURLS is a free URL shortener service you can run on your webhost to have your own personal Bitly.
This plugin is a bridge between YOURLS and your blog: when you’ll submit a new post or page, your blog will tap into YOURLS to generate a short URL for it.
This plugin also features BuddyPress support. Short URLs can be generated automatically for each member and each group, and are customizable if permitted by the BuddyPress administrator.
Requires PHP 5.
Note: this plugin should still work but is no longer maintained. See http://yourls.org/#More#wordpress
Installation
Installation is, as usual :
- Upload files to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory (preserve sub-directory structure if applicable) - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Refer to the official plugin page for documentation, usage and tips
Screenshots
For developers
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Best YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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Uses bit.ly, Ur.ly, and Is.gd to create handy shortlinks to share your WordPress Posts…
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10+ |
FAQ
YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter free?
Yes. YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter safe to use in 2026?
YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter?
YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 92,717 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter up to WordPress 9.9, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.0 or newer.
When was YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on September 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter?
YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter is developed and maintained by Ozh.
What are the best alternatives to YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter?
The most popular alternatives to YOURLS: WordPress to Twitter are Generate Shortlinks (10+ installs).
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