Linkify Tags
v2.5by Scott Reilly · updated 1 year ago
Turn a string, list, or array of tag IDs and/or slugs into a list of links to those tag archives. Provides a widget and template tag.
- Rank
- #25,385
- Up148 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,699 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Linkify Tags at a glance
Linkify Tags is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 20+ active installs, the #25,385 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.5 came out on Apr 27, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “linkify”. 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 stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Linkify Tags |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -15.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,385 · down 571 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,385 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,533 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,589 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,640 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,729 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,532 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,305 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,468 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,781 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,837 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,814 |
Growth %
Average -1.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -18.75% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%Installs 30+ → 20+
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 12, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Linkify Tags
How many websites use Linkify Tags?
Linkify Tags is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,385 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Linkify Tags been downloaded?
9,699 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Linkify Tags last updated?
Version 2.5 came out on Apr 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Linkify Tags compatible with the latest WordPress?
Linkify Tags’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Linkify Tags still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Linkify Tags have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Linkify Tags?
The plugins most like Linkify Tags, by the tags they share, are Flexible Posts Widget (7K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | Scott Reilly |
| First released | Jun 12, 2009 |
| Version | 2.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2025 |
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