WordPress plugin comparison
Link View vs Links shortcode
At a glance
- Links shortcode has more active installs: 800+, against 600+ for Link View.
- On a typical day, Links shortcode is downloaded about 7 times, Link View about 6.
- Link View is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.5 from 12 reviews.
- Link View was updated more recently: Nov 29, 2020, against Nov 10, 2019 for Links shortcode.
- Link View is tested with a newer WordPress: 5.6.23, against 5.2.30 for Links shortcode.
- Links shortcode has been around longer: since 2010, against 2012 for Link View.
Line by line
Link View leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Link View |  Links shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,042 | #7,354 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 107 | 170 |
| Rating | 4.7(11) | 4.5(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.6.23 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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