WordPress plugin comparison
Links shortcode vs Local Links
At a glance
- Links shortcode has more active installs: 800+, against 30+ for Local Links.
- On a typical day, Links shortcode is downloaded about 7 times, Local Links about 4.
- Local Links is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 12 reviews.
- Local Links was updated more recently: May 29, 2026, against Nov 10, 2019 for Links shortcode.
- Local Links is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 5.2.30 for Links shortcode.
- Links shortcode has been around longer: since 2010, against 2019 for Local Links.
Line by line
Local Links leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Links shortcode |  Local Links |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,354 | #24,268 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 170 | 61 |
| Rating | 4.5(12) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.2.30 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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