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Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button

By Thorsten Frommen

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button Review - In-Depth Analysis

Restore the Get Shortlink button in WordPress. This plugin is useful for users who prefer the Classic Editor and need quick access to short links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin restores the Get Shortlink button that was hidden by default starting from WordPress version 4.4. It is particularly helpful for users who are accustomed to the Classic Editor.

Keep in mind that the Get Shortlink button will not appear in the Block Editor context. It is designed to work when editing single attachments in the Classic Editor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button is a niche plugin designed to restore a specific WordPress feature. Its simplicity sets it apart from more comprehensive link management plugins.

Top alternatives

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button

Strengths

Restores the familiar 'Get Shortlink' button for users accustomed to it
Lightweight and focused functionality without unnecessary features
Easy to install and use with minimal configuration

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond restoring the shortlink button
No additional link management or customization options
Lacks integration with URL shortening services
No pro version or advanced support options available

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally positive regarding the plugin's straightforward purpose.

Positive highlights

"Exactly what I needed to bring back a missing feature." - User A
"Simple and effective, no bloat." - User B
"Works perfectly with the latest WordPress version." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of additional features beyond restoring the button
No updates or support for extended functionality

Weaknesses

Minimal user interface customization
No integration with other link tools

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically want to restore the 'Get Shortlink' button in WordPress without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive link management, URL shortening, or advanced customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully restores the 'Get Shortlink' button functionality without limitations.

Final Verdict

Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button serves a very specific purpose and does it well with a lightweight and straightforward approach.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it is ideal for users wanting to quickly restore this familiar WordPress button without hassle.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button plugin.

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Get Shortlink

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Shortlink

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Link

Contributors and developers

“Bring Back the Get Shortlink Button” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Thorsten Frommen

Free Version

WPS

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6.81

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 7

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Version

2.1.0

Last updated

3 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.1.12 or higher

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PHP version

7.4 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

Link,Short,Shortlink

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