Enhanced Linking
v1.0.5by Zemanta · updated 10 years ago
This plugin enhances the Insert/Edit Link dialogue by letting users select and find additional content from their blog and external web.
- Rank
- #16,726
- Up38 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 103
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9K
- 8,999 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Enhanced Linking at a glance
Enhanced Linking is a WordPress plugin by Zemanta with 100+ active installs, the #16,726 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 1.0.5 came out on Aug 18, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 70 plugins tagged “articles”, it ranks #7. 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 stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Enhanced Linking |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 97 · +1.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 103 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 96 |
Rank over time
#16,726 · up 243 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,726 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,764 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,785 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,800 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,791 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,833 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,878 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,796 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,859 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,821 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,733 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,923 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,920 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,969 |
Growth %
Average +0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -5.83% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Enhanced Linking
How many websites use Enhanced Linking?
Enhanced Linking is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Enhanced Linking been downloaded?
8,999 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Enhanced Linking last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Aug 18, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Enhanced Linking compatible with the latest WordPress?
Enhanced Linking’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Enhanced Linking still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Enhanced Linking have?
No one has reviewed Enhanced Linking on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Enhanced Linking?
The plugins most like Enhanced Linking, by the tags they share, are Simple Keyword to Link (3K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and Enhanced Responsive Images (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 103 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9K |
| Author | Zemanta |
| First released | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2016 |
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