WordPress plugin comparison
Dev Highlighter vs LinkBoss
At a glance
- LinkBoss has more active installs: 2K+, against fewer than 10 for Dev Highlighter.
- On a typical day, LinkBoss is downloaded about 146 times, Dev Highlighter about 1.
- Dev Highlighter has no reviews yet.
- LinkBoss was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Jul 16, 2026 for Dev Highlighter.
- LinkBoss is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Dev Highlighter.
- LinkBoss has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for Dev Highlighter.
Line by line
LinkBoss leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dev Highlighter |  LinkBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,461 | #4,555 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 31 | 4.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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