WordPress plugin comparison
BetterLinks vs GT Link Manager
At a glance
- BetterLinks has more active installs: 20K+, against 100+ for GT Link Manager.
- On a typical day, BetterLinks is downloaded about 411 times, GT Link Manager about 18.
- GT Link Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 85 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Nov 1, 2026.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BetterLinks has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for GT Link Manager.
Line by line
BetterLinks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterLinks |  GT Link Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,302 | #13,176 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22.5K | 302 |
| Rating | 4.8(85) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.09 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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