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Link Juice Optimizer

v2.3.2

by Fede Gómez · updated 2 years ago

Replace links with a clickable <span> tag, add the nofollow attribute or remove the href attribute to optimize link juice.

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Rank
#2,989
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 5,560
5K+ reported · High
Total downloads
24.3K
24,326 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +45.5% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~6d

Link Juice Optimizer at a glance

Link Juice Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Fede Gómez with 5K+ active installs, the #2,989 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 46% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.3.2 came out on Jan 16, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “crawl budget”. It was first released in 2022.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

445 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Link Juice Optimizer Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateLink Juice Optimizer
Nov 4, 202618
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202619
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202620
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202620
Oct 27, 202620
Oct 26, 202620
Oct 25, 202620
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202624
Oct 22, 202628
Oct 21, 202615
Oct 20, 202618
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 202610
Oct 16, 202614
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202633
Oct 13, 202621
Oct 12, 202611
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202611

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,558 · -0.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.5.6K5.6K5.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20265,558
Nov 8, 20265,563
Nov 7, 20265,566
Nov 5, 20265,567
Nov 4, 20265,570
Nov 3, 20265,565
Nov 2, 20265,573
Nov 1, 20265,574
Oct 31, 20265,576
Oct 30, 20265,583
Oct 29, 20265,587
Oct 28, 20265,581
Oct 27, 20265,584

Rank over time

#2,989 · down 3 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#3K#3K#3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,989
Nov 8, 2026#2,989
Nov 7, 2026#2,990
Nov 6, 2026#2,995
Nov 5, 2026#2,990
Nov 4, 2026#2,989
Nov 3, 2026#2,989
Nov 2, 2026#2,987
Nov 1, 2026#2,985
Oct 31, 2026#2,985
Oct 30, 2026#2,983
Oct 29, 2026#2,984
Oct 28, 2026#2,996
Oct 27, 2026#2,994
Oct 16, 2026#2,986

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.09%
Nov 8, 2026-0.05%
Nov 7, 2026-0.01%
Nov 5, 2026-0.05%
Nov 4, 2026+0.09%
Nov 3, 2026-0.14%
Nov 2, 2026-0.02%
Nov 1, 2026-0.04%
Oct 31, 2026-0.13%
Oct 30, 2026-0.07%
Oct 29, 2026+0.11%
Oct 28, 2026-0.05%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20265K+
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2996 → #2990
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.399%
  • Other1.2%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.3.2
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
5.6.39
First released
Apr 15, 2022
Last updated
Jan 16, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Link Juice Optimizer

How many websites use Link Juice Optimizer?

Link Juice Optimizer is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,989 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Link Juice Optimizer been downloaded?

24,326 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats

When was Link Juice Optimizer last updated?

Version 2.3.2 came out on Jan 16, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is Link Juice Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?

Link Juice Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.

Does Link Juice Optimizer have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Link Juice Optimizer. See its security record

Is Link Juice Optimizer still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Link Juice Optimizer have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Link Juice Optimizer?

The plugins most like Link Juice Optimizer, by the tags they share, are JS Links (10+), Link Whisper Free (30K+) and Interlinks Manager (7K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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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Link Juice Optimizer
Estimated installs≈ 5,560
Reported installs5K+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads24.3K
AuthorFede Gómez
First releasedApr 15, 2022
Version2.3.2
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP5.6.39
Last updatedJan 16, 2024

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