Simple Link List Widget
v0.3.2by jimmywb · updated 8 years ago
This plugin makes a widget available which allows you to add a simple link list (bulleted or numbered) to a sidebar.
- Rank
- #4,983
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,170
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 56.9K
- 56,913 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Link List Widget at a glance
Simple Link List Widget is a WordPress plugin by jimmywb with 2K+ active installs, the #4,983 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.3.2 came out on Nov 9, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 27 plugins tagged “lists”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats280 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Link List Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,174 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,174 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,174 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,175 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,169 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,172 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,174 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,179 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,182 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,179 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,181 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,178 |
Rank over time
#4,983 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,983 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,985 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,983 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,981 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,990 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,989 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,983 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,981 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,976 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,973 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,992 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,993 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,992 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,968 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.14% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4993 → #4981
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 21, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Link List Widget
How many websites use Simple Link List Widget?
Simple Link List Widget is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,983 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Link List Widget been downloaded?
56,913 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Simple Link List Widget last updated?
Version 0.3.2 came out on Nov 9, 2018 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Simple Link List Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Link List Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Link List Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 0.3.2, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Simple Link List Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Link List Widget have?
4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Link List Widget?
The plugins most like Simple Link List Widget, by the tags they share, are Broken Link Checker (500K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,170 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 56.9K |
| Author | jimmywb |
| First released | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Version | 0.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2018 |
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