WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Link Manager
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 1K+ for Link Manager.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, Link Manager about 23.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 4.4 from 10 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Link Manager.
- Link Manager resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 58% for The SEO Framework.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The SEO Framework has been around longer: since 2015, against 2020 for Link Manager.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Link Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #5,862 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 724 |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 4.4(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 7.4 |
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