CC-Link-Shortcode
v1.1.1by Clearcode · updated 4 years ago
This plugin adds the link shortcode to replace standard html tag. Its primary function is to simplify internal linking.
- Rank
- #40,871
- Up3,733 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,748 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CC-Link-Shortcode at a glance
CC-Link-Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Clearcode with 10+ active installs, the #40,871 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 1.1.1 came out on Mar 16, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 4 plugins tagged “a”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CC-Link-Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#40,871 · up 5,286 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,871 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,604 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,494 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,755 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,001 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #38,362 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,236 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,940 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,963 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,660 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,157 |
Growth %
Average +1.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #46157 → #44755
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9.2
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 2, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CC-Link-Shortcode
How many websites use CC-Link-Shortcode?
CC-Link-Shortcode 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 #40,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CC-Link-Shortcode been downloaded?
1,748 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was CC-Link-Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Mar 16, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is CC-Link-Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
CC-Link-Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 CC-Link-Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CC-Link-Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed CC-Link-Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to CC-Link-Shortcode?
The plugins most like CC-Link-Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Basic URL ShortCodes (4K+), Change Author Link Structure (600+) and Page Links To (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Clearcode |
| First released | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
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