Best links manager plugins for WordPress
The most popular links manager plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Dropdown Links Widget leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of VN Links (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “links manager” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 links manager plugins
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Dropdown Links WidgetThe most installed links manager plugin, with 100+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.5.33.
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VN LinksFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
All 2 plugins tagged “links manager”
Dropdown Links Widget
Up in the last 7 days:26#13,192by Hung Trang Si10 years ago
Display all of the links in your blogroll as dropdown box on Widget
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
VN Links
Down in the last 7 days:2,107#56,107by Khoi Pro5 years ago
Manage external links and display links as dropdown in a single widget or block. One of most required feature for all government sites in Vietnam.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day