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Links shortcode

v1.8.3

by Maarten · updated 7 years ago

The plugin provides the shortcode 'links'. This shortcode shows all links having specified characteristics, following a specified template.

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Rank
#7,361
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 854
800+ reported · High
Total downloads
44.3K
44,274 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
12 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +40% (30d)·Toward 900+ · ETA ~5d

Links shortcode at a glance

Links shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Maarten with 800+ active installs, the #7,361 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.8.3 came out on Nov 10, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 495 plugins tagged “links”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

184 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Links shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateLinks shortcode
Nov 4, 20267
Nov 3, 20268
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20268
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 20268
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20266
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20268
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 854 · -2.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.860870Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026854
Nov 7, 2026854
Nov 5, 2026855
Nov 4, 2026857
Nov 3, 2026855
Nov 2, 2026853
Nov 1, 2026853
Oct 31, 2026855
Oct 30, 2026854
Oct 29, 2026859
Oct 28, 2026858
Oct 27, 2026873

Rank over time

#7,361 · down 13 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#7.3K#7.4K#7.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#7,361
Nov 7, 2026#7,360
Nov 6, 2026#7,361
Nov 5, 2026#7,350
Nov 4, 2026#7,339
Nov 3, 2026#7,347
Nov 2, 2026#7,357
Nov 1, 2026#7,362
Oct 31, 2026#7,347
Oct 30, 2026#7,358
Oct 29, 2026#7,343
Oct 28, 2026#7,350
Oct 27, 2026#7,348

Growth %

Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026-0.23%
Nov 4, 2026+0.23%
Nov 3, 2026+0.23%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.23%
Oct 31, 2026+0.12%
Oct 30, 2026-0.58%
Oct 29, 2026+0.12%
Oct 28, 2026-1.72%

Active installs band

800+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.800Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026800+
Nov 7, 2026800+
Nov 6, 2026800+
Nov 5, 2026800+
Nov 4, 2026800+
Nov 3, 2026800+
Nov 2, 2026800+
Nov 1, 2026800+
Oct 31, 2026800+
Oct 30, 2026800+
Oct 29, 2026800+
Oct 28, 2026800+
Oct 27, 2026800+

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Change log

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  1. Rank #7350 → #7350
    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

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

  • v1.8100%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8.3
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 17, 2010
Last updated
Nov 10, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Links shortcode

How many websites use Links shortcode?

Links shortcode is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,361 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Links shortcode been downloaded?

44,274 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats

When was Links shortcode last updated?

Version 1.8.3 came out on Nov 10, 2019 (6 years ago).

Is Links shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Links shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Links shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Links shortcode have?

4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Links shortcode?

The plugins most like Links shortcode, by the tags they share, are Autologin Links (8K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

12 reviews

  • 5 stars: 9 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
83%4–5★
Mixed
8%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Links shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 854
Reported installs800+
Rating4.5
Reviews12
Total downloads44.3K
AuthorMaarten
First releasedNov 17, 2010
Version1.8.3
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 10, 2019

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