Insert Link Reference In Copied Text
v2by Mushlih Almubarak · updated 4 years ago
This plugin will add a reference from which site someone copied a text.
- Rank
- #29,648
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,858 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Insert Link Reference In Copied Text at a glance
Insert Link Reference In Copied Text is a WordPress plugin by Mushlih Almubarak with 10+ active installs, the #29,648 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2 came out on Jun 6, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 22 plugins tagged “paste”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Insert Link Reference In Copied Text |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,648 · down 763 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,648 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,538 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,174 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,579 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,505 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,414 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,320 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,885 |
Growth %
Average -0.92% 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 | +6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
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+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 7.3.5
- First released
- Feb 11, 2022
- Last updated
- Jun 6, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Insert Link Reference In Copied Text
How many websites use Insert Link Reference In Copied Text?
Insert Link Reference In Copied Text 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 #29,648 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Insert Link Reference In Copied Text been downloaded?
1,858 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Insert Link Reference In Copied Text last updated?
Version 2 came out on Jun 6, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Insert Link Reference In Copied Text compatible with the latest WordPress?
Insert Link Reference In Copied Text’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Insert Link Reference In Copied Text still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Insert Link Reference In Copied Text have?
No one has reviewed Insert Link Reference In Copied Text on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Insert Link Reference In Copied Text?
The plugins most like Insert Link Reference In Copied Text, by the tags they share, are Insert Pages (30K+), Faster Image Insert (2K+) and Insert Blocks Before or After Posts Content (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Mushlih Almubarak |
| First released | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Version | 2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3.5 |
| Last updated | Jun 6, 2022 |
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