Link Extension for XFN
v1.0.5by Courtney Robertson · updated 2 months ago
Add XFN (XHTML Friends Network) relationship metadata to WordPress links. Semantic social connections for the block editor.
- Rank
- #66,034
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 665
- 665 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Link Extension for XFN at a glance
Link Extension for XFN is a WordPress plugin by Courtney Robertson with fewer than 10 active installs, the #66,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.5 came out on Aug 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “XFN”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Link Extension for XFN |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +300.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#66,034 · up 6,762 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #66,034 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #59,595 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #73,684 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #69,539 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #55,367 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #59,184 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #65,316 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #72,796 |
Growth %
Average +12.25% 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 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +400.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +300.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Dec 9, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Link Extension for XFN
How many websites use Link Extension for XFN?
Link Extension for XFN is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #66,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Link Extension for XFN been downloaded?
665 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Link Extension for XFN last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Link Extension for XFN compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Link Extension for XFN still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Link Extension for XFN have?
No one has reviewed Link Extension for XFN on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Link Extension for XFN?
The plugins most like Link Extension for XFN, by the tags they share, are Gallery Custom Links (30K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and External Links in New Window / New Tab (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 665 |
| Author | Courtney Robertson |
| First released | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 |
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