AutoLink
v0.5by blackc2004 · updated 19 years ago
This plugin takes delimiters and replaces them with links using the GoogleAPI.
- Rank
- #28,746
- Up367 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 5,994 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AutoLink at a glance
AutoLink is a WordPress plugin by blackc2004 with 10+ active installs, the #28,746 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.5 came out on Sep 27, 2007, more than 19 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.3. Among the 10 plugins tagged “auto-link”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AutoLink |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -19.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
Rank over time
#28,746 · down 228 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,746 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,113 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,004 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,502 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,576 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,371 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,561 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,261 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,237 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,518 |
Growth %
Average -1.90% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -11.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.76% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1.2
- Tested up to
- 2.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 26, 2007
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AutoLink
How many websites use AutoLink?
AutoLink is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,746 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AutoLink been downloaded?
5,994 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was AutoLink last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Sep 27, 2007 (19 years ago).
Is AutoLink compatible with the latest WordPress?
AutoLink’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.3, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is AutoLink still maintained?
Its last release was 19 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AutoLink have?
No one has reviewed AutoLink on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to AutoLink?
The plugins most like AutoLink, by the tags they share, are Autologin Links (8K+), Simple Keyword to Link (3K+) and Broken Link Checker (500K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | blackc2004 |
| First released | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2007 |
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