Email Signup for Link
v0.9.1by Dave Koenig · updated 13 years ago
This is a simple plugin with a shortcode that requires users to input their first & last name and email address to get access to a link (which wil …
- Rank
- #42,002
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,467 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Email Signup for Link at a glance
Email Signup for Link is a WordPress plugin by Dave Koenig with 10+ active installs, the #42,002 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.9.1 came out on Jan 22, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 304 plugins tagged “link”, it ranks #181. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Email Signup for Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,002 · up 3,899 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,002 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,012 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,308 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,109 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,468 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #36,753 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,119 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,969 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,901 |
Growth %
Average +1.19% 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 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 22, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 22, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Email Signup for Link
How many websites use Email Signup for Link?
Email Signup for Link 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 #42,002 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Email Signup for Link been downloaded?
2,467 times in total since 2013.
When was Email Signup for Link last updated?
Version 0.9.1 came out on Jan 22, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Email Signup for Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Email Signup for Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Is Email Signup for Link still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Email Signup for Link have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Email Signup for Link?
The plugins most like Email Signup for Link, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+), Easy WP SMTP (500K+) and SureMail (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Dave Koenig |
| First released | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Version | 0.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2013 |
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