Simple Keyword to Link
v1.5by Alessandro Piconi · updated 2 years ago
Really Simple "Keyword to Link" Converter. Automatically create links for specific words in your content
- Rank
- #3,854
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,450
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,307 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Keyword to Link at a glance
Simple Keyword to Link is a WordPress plugin by Alessandro Piconi with 3K+ active installs, the #3,854 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 82% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Aug 21, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 28 plugins tagged “keyword”. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats178 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Keyword to Link |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,448 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,448 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,469 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,465 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,480 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,459 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,431 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,437 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,469 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,498 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,508 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,510 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,494 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,494 |
Rank over time
#3,854 · down 89 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,854 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,834 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,839 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,808 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,823 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,843 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,862 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,832 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,804 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,797 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,798 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,824 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,822 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,765 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.92% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3824 → #3823
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
- v1.30.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 16, 2023
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Keyword to Link
How many websites use Simple Keyword to Link?
Simple Keyword to Link 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 #3,854 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Keyword to Link been downloaded?
5,307 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Simple Keyword to Link last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Aug 21, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Simple Keyword to Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Keyword to Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Simple Keyword to Link have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 2 known vulnerabilities affect version 1.5, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Simple Keyword to Link 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 Simple Keyword to Link have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Keyword to Link?
The plugins most like Simple Keyword to Link, by the tags they share, are Link Whisper Free (30K+), Autologin Links (8K+) and Interlinks Manager (7K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 3,450 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | Alessandro Piconi |
| First released | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2024 |
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