Custom Post Links
v2.0.8by grosbouff · updated 10 years ago
Adds a new metabox to the editor, allowing you to attach a set of related links to any post.
- Rank
- #36,180
- Up4,343 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.2K
- 2,154 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Links at a glance
Custom Post Links is a WordPress plugin by grosbouff with 10+ active installs, the #36,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.8 came out on Dec 14, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 5 plugins tagged “quick links”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Links |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#36,180 · up 6,215 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,180 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,523 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,884 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,986 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,855 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,182 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,751 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #35,181 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,395 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 5, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 14, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Links
How many websites use Custom Post Links?
Custom Post Links is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Links been downloaded?
2,154 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Links last updated?
Version 2.0.8 came out on Dec 14, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Custom Post Links compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Post Links’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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.
Is Custom Post Links still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Post Links have?
No one has reviewed Custom Post Links on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Links?
The plugins most like Custom Post Links, by the tags they share, are Broken Link Checker (500K+), External Links in New Window / New Tab (30K+) and Link Whisper Free (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.2K |
| Author | grosbouff |
| First released | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 14, 2016 |
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