LinkCentral: The Ultimate WordPress URL Shortener with tracking
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LinkCentral
LinkCentral vs WP Statistics
LinkCentral wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LinkCentral | WP Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 7.8/10 |
| Starts at | $49.99/year (better) | $119/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 400+ | 500K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Vendor | LinkCentral | Wp-statistics |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LinkCentral if…
- Affiliate marketers managing many links
- Bloggers who track link clicks
- You want the lower starting price
Choose WP Statistics if…
- Site owners who want analytics inside WordPress
- Sites with privacy requirements
Features
LinkCentral
- Custom short links
- Click analytics
- Dynamic redirects
- Conversion and goal tracking
- Link in Bio pages
- QR codes and UTM templates
WP Statistics
- Visitor analytics
- Traffic source reports
- Content analytics
- Cookie-less tracking
- Privacy toolkit
- Google Search Console and UTM reports
Pros and cons
LinkCentral
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Custom slugs and page builder integrations for inserting links
- Lifetime license option for single or multiple sites
- 14-day satisfaction guarantee on premium plans
- Import and export tools for moving links between plugins
- Dynamic redirects, split testing, webhooks and advanced insights require premium
- Annual plans need renewal for updates and support
- Pricing page shows a limited-time Halloween code for 20 percent off any plan
WP Statistics
- Free plan covers core visitor analytics
- Cookie-less, ad-block resistant tracking
- Privacy toolkit for GDPR-ready sites
- Google Search Console and campaign reports need Premium
- Premium pricing on the page lists one site at $119 per year
Pricing plans
LinkCentral
Premium 1 siteStarts here
$49.99/year
1 site
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Lifetime option at $149.99 one time
Premium 3 sites
$99.99/year
3 sites
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Lifetime option at $249.99 one time
Premium 10 sites
$164.99/year
10 sites
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Unlimited-site lifetime option at $299.99 one time
WP Statistics
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- Visitor and page analytics
- Traffic source reports
- Privacy toolkit (GDPR-ready)
PremiumStarts here
$119/year
1 site
- Google Search Console
- Campaign (UTM) analytics
- White-label branding
LinkCentral vs WP Statistics questions
Is LinkCentral better than WP Statistics?
On our comparison LinkCentral comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, LinkCentral or WP Statistics?
LinkCentral starts at $49.99/year and WP Statistics starts at $119/year.
Can I get LinkCentral or WP Statistics cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Measure and understand your visitors, track your content, authors, categories, and marketing performance—all with just a simple install.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $119/year
- Category
- Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Statistics