Restore Link Title Field
v1.3by Samuel Wood (Otto) · updated 9 years ago
Adds back the missing "title" field in the Insert/Edit URL box in WordPress 4.2
- Rank
- #3,979
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,330
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.4K
- 23,377 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Restore Link Title Field at a glance
Restore Link Title Field is a WordPress plugin by Samuel Wood (Otto) with 3K+ active installs, the #3,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 155 plugins tagged “title”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats244 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Restore Link Title Field |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,328 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,328 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,319 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,317 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,340 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,341 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,338 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,336 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,346 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,350 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,352 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,354 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,349 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,351 |
Rank over time
#3,979 · down 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,979 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,990 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,992 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,967 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,966 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,964 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,966 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,966 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,957 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,955 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,956 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,958 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,973 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,971 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,960 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Restore Link Title Field
How many websites use Restore Link Title Field?
Restore Link Title Field is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Restore Link Title Field been downloaded?
23,377 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Restore Link Title Field last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Restore Link Title Field compatible with the latest WordPress?
Restore Link Title Field’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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.
Does Restore Link Title Field have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Restore Link Title Field. See its security record
Is Restore Link Title Field still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Restore Link Title Field have?
5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Restore Link Title Field?
The plugins most like Restore Link Title Field, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), Title Remover (70K+) and VK Link Target Controller (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 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 | ≈ 3,330 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 23.4K |
| Author | Samuel Wood (Otto) |
| First released | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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