# Affiliate Link Cloaker

> Affiliate Link Cloaker has 20+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Affiliate Link Cloaker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that generates geo targeted cloaked affiliate links.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 17,242
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+65.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.00.05
- **Last updated:** Nov 13, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joebrewer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joebrewer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/alc/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-link/) | #2 | 6 |
| [hyperlinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hyperlinks/) | #3 | 3 |
| [link cloaking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-cloaking/) | #5 | 14 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [text links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-links/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate link | >100 | 1,410 |
| hyperlinks | >100 | 387 |
| link cloaking | #83 | 84 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| text links | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.00: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Go Redirects URL Forwarder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/go-redirects/) | 800+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Amazon Auto Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amazon-auto-linker/) | 10+ | 1/5 (2) | Apr 20, 2013 | 18/100 |
| 4 | [AffiliateBoxes.com Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliateboxes/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [Get Affiliate Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-affiliate-link/) | <10 | — | Jan 10, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Referral Link Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/referral-link-tracker/) | <10 | — | Sep 11, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Affiliate Link Cloaker free?
Yes. Affiliate Link Cloaker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Affiliate Link Cloaker safe to use in 2026?
Affiliate Link Cloaker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Affiliate Link Cloaker?
Affiliate Link Cloaker is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,242 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Affiliate Link Cloaker work with WordPress 7.1?
Affiliate Link Cloaker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Affiliate Link Cloaker last updated?
The latest version, 1.00.05, was released on November 13, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Affiliate Link Cloaker?
Affiliate Link Cloaker is developed and maintained by joebrewer.

### What are the best alternatives to Affiliate Link Cloaker?
The most popular alternatives to Affiliate Link Cloaker are Go Redirects URL Forwarder (800+ installs), Amazon Auto Linker (10+ installs) and AffiliateBoxes.com Integrat… (<10 installs).


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