# Display Links by Category vs Link View

> Display Links by Category vs Link View compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Link View comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Links by Category.

**Link View comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Links by Category.** Choose Display Links by Category if you care most about download trend. Choose Link View if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Display Links by Category | Link View |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 40+ | 700+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 61 | 193 ✅ |
| Download trend | +48.8% ✅ | +41.9% |
| Rating | — | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 11 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 38/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 15 years ago | 6 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.2.1 | WP 5.6.22 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Nov 2011 | Feb 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Display Links by Category or Link View?
Link View comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Links by Category. Choose Display Links by Category if you care most about download trend. Choose Link View if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Display Links by Category more popular than Link View?
Link View is the more popular of the two with 700+ active installs, compared with 40+ for Display Links by Category.

### Can I use Display Links by Category and Link View together?
Both plugins cover blogroll and links, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Display Links by Category and Link View free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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