WordPress plugin comparison
404Zen vs Link Checker
At a glance
- Link Checker has more active installs: 4K+, against 10+ for 404Zen.
- On a typical day, Link Checker is downloaded about 39 times, 404Zen about 3.
- 404Zen has no reviews yet.
- Link Checker was updated more recently: Aug 17, 2026, against Jul 12, 2026 for 404Zen.
- Link Checker is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for 404Zen.
- Link Checker has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for 404Zen.
Line by line
Link Checker leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  404Zen |  Link Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #33,836 | #3,551 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 651 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.2(30) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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