Better Internal Link Search
v1.3.0by Blazer Six · updated 10 years ago
Improve the internal link popup manager with time-saving enhancements and features.
- Rank
- #5,516
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,550
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 57.6K
- 57,634 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 25 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better Internal Link Search at a glance
Better Internal Link Search is a WordPress plugin by Blazer Six with 1K+ active installs, the #5,516 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 64% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Dec 2, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 151 plugins tagged “internal links”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats291 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better Internal Link Search |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,554 · -8.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,554 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,556 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,554 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,554 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,556 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,555 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,557 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,556 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,558 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,560 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,561 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,706 |
Rank over time
#5,516 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,516 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,513 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,518 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,513 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,516 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,514 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,508 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,509 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,508 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,509 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,508 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,513 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,520 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,514 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.50% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5520 → #5516
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 2, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better Internal Link Search
How many websites use Better Internal Link Search?
Better Internal Link Search is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,516 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better Internal Link Search been downloaded?
57,634 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Better Internal Link Search last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Dec 2, 2016 (9 years ago). See every release
Is Better Internal Link Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better Internal Link Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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.
Does Better Internal Link Search have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Better Internal Link Search. See its security record
Is Better Internal Link Search still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better Internal Link Search have?
5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 96% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better Internal Link Search?
The plugins most like Better Internal Link Search, by the tags they share, are Broken Link Checker (500K+), Internal Link Juicer (100K+) and Search & Replace (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
25 reviews
- 5 stars: 24 reviews, 96%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- Each new 1★ review takes 99 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,550 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 25 |
| Total downloads | 57.6K |
| Author | Blazer Six |
| First released | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 2, 2016 |
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