WordPress plugin comparison
Hrefix vs Link Checker
At a glance
- Link Checker has more active installs: 4K+, against fewer than 10 for Hrefix.
- On a typical day, Link Checker is downloaded about 39 times, Hrefix about 3.
- Hrefix has no reviews yet.
- Hrefix was updated more recently: Oct 11, 2026, against Aug 17, 2026 for Link Checker.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Link Checker has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Hrefix.
Line by line
Link Checker leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hrefix |  Link Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #68,884 | #3,554 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 142 | 695 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.2(30) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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