Link Updated Plugin
v1.0updated 17 years ago
Auttomatically update the link_updated field when adding or editing a link, so you can use Links as a linklist.
- Rank
- #36,990
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,632 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Link Updated Plugin at a glance
Link Updated Plugin is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #36,990 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 11, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.3. Among the 19 plugins tagged “linking”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Link Updated Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#36,990 · up 3,650 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,990 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,253 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,269 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,817 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,933 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,834 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,640 |
Growth %
Average +0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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+ |
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
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.8.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 11, 2009
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Link Updated Plugin
How many websites use Link Updated Plugin?
Link Updated Plugin 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 #36,990 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Link Updated Plugin been downloaded?
2,632 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Link Updated Plugin last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 11, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Link Updated Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Link Updated Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.3, 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 Link Updated Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Link Updated Plugin have?
No one has reviewed Link Updated Plugin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Link Updated Plugin?
The plugins most like Link Updated Plugin, by the tags they share, are Broken Link Checker (500K+), External Links in New Window / New Tab (30K+) and Link Whisper Free (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | |
| First released | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2009 |
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