TK Shortcode Link
v1.2.1by Clifford Paulick · updated 7 years ago
Create links with a shortcode. It's that simple.
- Rank
- #22,650
- Down154 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,329 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TK Shortcode Link at a glance
TK Shortcode Link is a WordPress plugin by Clifford Paulick with 40+ active installs, the #22,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 6, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 11 plugins tagged “target”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TK Shortcode Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,650 · down 140 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,650 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,496 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,599 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,508 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,513 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,557 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,518 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,503 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,455 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,510 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5.1
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 19, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 6, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TK Shortcode Link
How many websites use TK Shortcode Link?
TK Shortcode Link is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TK Shortcode Link been downloaded?
3,329 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was TK Shortcode Link last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 6, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is TK Shortcode Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
TK Shortcode Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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.
Is TK Shortcode Link 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 TK Shortcode Link have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TK Shortcode Link?
The plugins most like TK Shortcode Link, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Page Links To (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Clifford Paulick |
| First released | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 6, 2019 |
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