LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
v4.2.2by ircary · updated 11 years ago
Use linking short codes to save you time and eliminate stress when restructuring your site pages & post.
- Rank
- #46,305
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,281 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode at a glance
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by ircary with 10+ active installs, the #46,305 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 4.2.2 came out on May 7, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 19 plugins tagged “linking”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#46,305 · down 5,801 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,305 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,982 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,931 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,351 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #41,544 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,252 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,282 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,504 |
Growth %
Average -1.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 12, 2013
- Last updated
- May 7, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
How many websites use LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,305 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode been downloaded?
2,281 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode last updated?
Version 4.2.2 came out on May 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
The plugins most like LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | ircary |
| First released | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Version | 4.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 7, 2015 |
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