WordPress plugin comparison
LinkMesh vs Magic Linking
At a glance
- LinkMesh has more active installs: 90+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Linking.
- On a typical day, LinkMesh is downloaded about 21 times, Magic Linking about 6.
- Magic Linking was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 30, 2026 for LinkMesh.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
LinkMesh leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LinkMesh |  Magic Linking |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,282 | #49,318 |
| Active installs | 90+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 354 | 499 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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