Best keyword linking plugins for WordPress
The most popular keyword linking plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Simon's Auto Keyword Linker leads with 60+ active installs, ahead of SherDore Link on Keyword (fewer than 10) and Dev Highlighter (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “keyword linking” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 keyword linking plugins
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Simon's Auto Keyword LinkerThe most installed keyword linking plugin, with 60+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 2.
SherDore Link on KeywordFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 4 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
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Dev HighlighterFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 months ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “keyword linking”
Simon's Auto Keyword Linker
Up in the last 7 days:526#20,056by Simon Ward11 months ago
Automatically scans and converts keywords into links — internal links stay dofollow, external links can optionally open in a new tab with nofollow.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
SherDore Link on Keyword
Up in the last 7 days:11,146#54,521by SherDore5 months ago
Automatically insert hyperlinks into your post content based on defined keywords. Free to use — powered by Sherdore.com.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Dev Highlighter
Down in the last 7 days:6,759#71,528by devshujon3 months ago
Highlight, style, and automatically link keywords across your WordPress site with a flexible, context-aware rules engine.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day