Post link shortcode
v1.0by Micha? Ochman · updated 11 years ago
Link to posts and pages from your content using a simple shortcode.
- Rank
- #17,004
- Down33 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 95
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.7K
- 5,681 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post link shortcode at a glance
Post link shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Micha? Ochman with 90+ active installs, the #17,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 26, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 557 plugins tagged “api”, it ranks #72. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post link shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 95 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#17,004 · down 105 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,004 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,971 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,948 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,916 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,052 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,136 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,010 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,911 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,979 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,874 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,858 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,868 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,872 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,899 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 6, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post link shortcode
How many websites use Post link shortcode?
Post link shortcode is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post link shortcode been downloaded?
5,681 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post link shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 26, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Post link shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post link shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Post link shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post link shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post link shortcode?
The plugins most like Post link shortcode, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), VK Link Target Controller (30K+) and Link Library (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 95 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.7K |
| Author | Micha? Ochman |
| First released | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2015 |
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