WordPress plugin comparison
The SEO Framework vs Link Whisper Free
At a glance
- The SEO Framework has more active installs: 200K+, against 30K+ for Link Whisper Free.
- On a typical day, The SEO Framework is downloaded about 2,959 times, Link Whisper Free about 345.
- The SEO Framework is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 380 reviews, against 4.2 from 151 reviews.
- The SEO Framework was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Link Whisper Free.
- The SEO Framework resolves more of its support threads: 58% in the last two months, against 0% for Link Whisper Free.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The SEO Framework has been around longer: since 2015, against 2020 for Link Whisper Free.
Line by line
The SEO Framework leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The SEO Framework |  Link Whisper Free |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #259 | #989 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158.3K | 26K |
| Rating | 4.9(380) | 4.2(151) |
| Support threads resolved | 58% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.40 | ×0.92 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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