Display Links by Category
v1.0.1by Aleksandar Arsovski · updated 15 years ago
A simple shortcode plugin for displaying links by category through custom fields.
- Rank
- #22,800
- Down169 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,380 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Display Links by Category at a glance
Display Links by Category is a WordPress plugin by Aleksandar Arsovski with 40+ active installs, the #22,800 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 5, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 54 plugins tagged “blogroll”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Display Links by Category |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#22,800 · down 219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,800 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,631 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,645 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,588 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,860 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,644 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,686 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,392 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,476 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,581 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.38% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 5, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Display Links by Category
How many websites use Display Links by Category?
Display Links by Category is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,800 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Display Links by Category been downloaded?
4,380 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Display Links by Category last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Dec 5, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Display Links by Category compatible with the latest WordPress?
Display Links by Category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Display Links by Category still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Display Links by Category have?
No one has reviewed Display Links by Category on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Display Links by Category?
The plugins most like Display Links by Category, by the tags they share, are Link Manager (20K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | Aleksandar Arsovski |
| First released | Nov 25, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 5, 2011 |
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