Recommended Links for WordPress
v0.4.2by goldenapples · updated 14 years ago
A sort of "Reddit clone" that allows users to post links, up- or down-vote them, and comment on them.
- Rank
- #45,636
- Up164 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,041 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recommended Links for WordPress at a glance
Recommended Links for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by goldenapples with 10+ active installs, the #45,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.4.2 came out on May 24, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 17 plugins tagged “reddit”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recommended Links for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,636 · down 4,976 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,636 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,800 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,010 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,445 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,823 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,182 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,561 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,357 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,660 |
Growth %
Average -1.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.33% |
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.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.
- v0.4100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 27, 2011
- Last updated
- May 24, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recommended Links for WordPress
How many websites use Recommended Links for WordPress?
Recommended Links for WordPress 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 #45,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recommended Links for WordPress been downloaded?
4,041 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Recommended Links for WordPress last updated?
Version 0.4.2 came out on May 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Recommended Links for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recommended Links for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Recommended Links for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Recommended Links for WordPress have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Recommended Links for WordPress?
The plugins most like Recommended Links for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Reddit for WooCommerce (90K+), Syndication Links (300+) and Floating Social Share Icons and Social Share buttons (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | goldenapples |
| First released | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Version | 0.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 24, 2012 |
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