Link Verification for Mastodon
v1.1.4by overengineer · updated 2 years ago
An unofficial WordPress plugin to quickly verify a link on your Mastodon profile.
- Rank
- #9,554
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 441
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,235 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Link Verification for Mastodon at a glance
Link Verification for Mastodon is a WordPress plugin by overengineer with 400+ active installs, the #9,554 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.4 came out on Aug 5, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 28 plugins tagged “fediverse”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Link Verification for Mastodon |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 441 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 441 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 443 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 443 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 443 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 444 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 444 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 445 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 444 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 443 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 444 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 444 |
Rank over time
#9,554 · down 12 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,554 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,542 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,541 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,516 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,524 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,517 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,515 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,496 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,507 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,517 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,530 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,516 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,541 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,542 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9541 → #9524
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- First released
- Nov 19, 2022
- Last updated
- Aug 5, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Link Verification for Mastodon
How many websites use Link Verification for Mastodon?
Link Verification for Mastodon is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,554 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Link Verification for Mastodon been downloaded?
8,235 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Link Verification for Mastodon last updated?
Version 1.1.4 came out on Aug 5, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Link Verification for Mastodon compatible with the latest WordPress?
Link Verification for Mastodon’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Verification for Mastodon 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 Verification for Mastodon have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Link Verification for Mastodon?
The plugins most like Link Verification for Mastodon, by the tags they share, are XPoster (10K+), Share on Mastodon (1K+) and Simple Mastodon Verification (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 441 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | overengineer |
| First released | Nov 19, 2022 |
| Version | 1.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 |
| Last updated | Aug 5, 2024 |
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