# Link Icons vs Pz-LinkCard

> Link Icons vs Pz-LinkCard compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Pz-LinkCard comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Link Icons.

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

| | Link Icons | Pz-LinkCard |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 43 | 12.4K ✅ |
| Download trend | +72% ✅ | -38.8% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 9 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 85/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 1 week ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.5.2 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 75% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 8.0+ |
| First released | May 2013 | Oct 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Link Icons more popular than Pz-LinkCard?
Pz-LinkCard is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Link Icons.

### Can I use Link Icons and Pz-LinkCard together?
Both plugins cover external link, 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 Link Icons and Pz-LinkCard 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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