# Link View vs WP-LinkEX

> Link View vs WP-LinkEX compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Link View comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP-LinkEX.

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

| | Link View | WP-LinkEX |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 700+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 182 ✅ | 53 |
| Download trend | +7.7% ✅ | -18.5% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 11 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 38/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 6 years ago ✅ | 16 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.6.22 ✅ | WP 2.8 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2012 | Nov 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Link View more popular than WP-LinkEX?
Link View is the more popular of the two with 700+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP-LinkEX.

### Can I use Link View and WP-LinkEX 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 Link View and WP-LinkEX 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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