OnHover Link Preview
v1.0.2by Rajin Sharwar · updated 2 years ago
OnHover Link Preview plugin automatically adds link preview pop-ups so visitors can see the preview of the hyperlink without leaving your website, and …
- Rank
- #43,665
- Down3,287 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,449 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
OnHover Link Preview at a glance
OnHover Link Preview is a WordPress plugin by Rajin Sharwar with 10+ active installs, the #43,665 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jan 16, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 2 plugins tagged “mshots”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | OnHover Link Preview |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#43,665 · down 5,373 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,665 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,378 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,445 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,177 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,975 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,120 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,087 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,014 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,200 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,578 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,292 |
Growth %
Average -1.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -12.50% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Rank #39578 → #46177
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jan 15, 2024
- Last updated
- Jan 16, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about OnHover Link Preview
How many websites use OnHover Link Preview?
OnHover Link Preview 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 #43,665 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has OnHover Link Preview been downloaded?
2,449 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was OnHover Link Preview last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jan 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is OnHover Link Preview compatible with the latest WordPress?
OnHover Link Preview’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.
Is OnHover Link Preview 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 OnHover Link Preview have?
No one has reviewed OnHover Link Preview on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to OnHover Link Preview?
The plugins most like OnHover Link Preview, 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | Rajin Sharwar |
| First released | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
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