A short cord like this is perfectly adequate for most charging arrangements, especially since tabletop multiple device chargers have become popular.

My cord got a short in it and only worked half of the time.

As it turns out , the cord is just about 12 inches long - if you take into account the length of the USB plug on one end and the lightening connector on the other end, and you hold the cord perfectly straight and taut.

I guess 1 foot seemed a lot longer in my head but this cord is still great

I thought anker was a dependable brand, but I bought 2 cords and one does not work.

A short cord is neat and not tangled all over the place, and you are not tempted to talk on the phone while it is charging.