Custom Link Widget
v1.1.1by pankajbiswas · updated 9 years ago
Custom Link Widget Plugin is a Free WordPress plugin which allows you to add Hyperlinks directly using a Widget. This is quite similar to WordPress Li …
- Rank
- #6,498
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,250
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 36.8K
- 36,788 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Link Widget at a glance
Custom Link Widget is a WordPress plugin by pankajbiswas with 1K+ active installs, the #6,498 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 7% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “link widget”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats227 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Link Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,254 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,257 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,260 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,261 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,258 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,262 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,263 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,259 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,262 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,260 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,261 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,310 |
Rank over time
#6,498 · down 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,498 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,486 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,489 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,487 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,476 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,476 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,488 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,486 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,502 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,502 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,490 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.74% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 6, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Link Widget
How many websites use Custom Link Widget?
Custom Link Widget is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,498 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Link Widget been downloaded?
36,788 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Custom Link Widget last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Custom Link Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Link Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Custom Link Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Custom Link Widget. See its security record
Is Custom Link Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Link Widget have?
3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Link Widget?
The plugins most like Custom Link Widget, by the tags they share, are Widget Context (30K+), Widget Content Blocks (10K+) and Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,250 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 36.8K |
| Author | pankajbiswas |
| First released | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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