Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Link Shortner | Permalinks to Category/Permalinks |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 11 | 9 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100+ |
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Based on the data on this page, Permalinks to Category/Permalinks is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs Link Shortner's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Permalinks to Category/Permalinks; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Link Shortner's 11-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Permalinks to Category/Permalinks's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Link Shortner audit • Permalinks to Category/Permalinks audit
Permalinks to Category/Permalinks has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 9 reviews) compared to Link Shortner (4.5★ from 11 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Link Shortner fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Permalinks to Category/Permalinks is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Link Shortner has more onboarding documentation maturity (11 reviews vs 9), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Link Shortner typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (11 reviews). Permalinks to Category/Permalinks aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (9 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Link Shortner and Permalinks to Category/Permalinks both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Permalinks to Category/Permalinks" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
