WordPress plugin comparison
Link Library vs Post link shortcode
At a glance
- Link Library has more active installs: 10K+, against 90+ for Post link shortcode.
- On a typical day, Link Library is downloaded about 259 times, Post link shortcode about 3.
- Post link shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 97 reviews.
- Link Library was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Apr 26, 2015 for Post link shortcode.
- Link Library is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.2.39 for Post link shortcode.
- Link Library has been around longer: since 2005, against 2012 for Post link shortcode.
Line by line
Link Library leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Link Library |  Post link shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,095 | #17,004 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 14.5K | 69 |
| Rating | 4.7(97) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.2.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.12 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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