# Backlink Checker

> Backlink Checker has 20+ active installs and 168 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Backlink Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Backlinks are crucial to SEO. Google gives more importance to website that have higher number of quality backlinks. A website with good amount of backlinks will get higher position in SERP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 74,954
- **Downloads (30 days):** 168 (+0.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sunnyverma1984 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sunnyverma1984/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/backlink-checker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backlink/) | #1 | 11 |
| [backlink checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backlink-checker/) | #1 | 3 |
| [inbound links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inbound-links/) | #1 | 3 |
| [link popularity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-popularity/) | #1 | 1 |
| [search engine optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-engine-optimization/) | #22 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backlink | >100 | 297 |
| backlink checker | #16 | 21 |
| inbound links | >100 | 283 |
| link popularity | >100 | 150 |
| search engine optimization | >100 | 1,461 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Pingchecker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingchecker/) | 10+ | — | Jul 7, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Parent Page Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-page-link/) | 10+ | — | Nov 19, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Link Back Badge Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-back-badge-widget/) | 10+ | — | Oct 23, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Backlink Day Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backlink-day-counter/) | <10 | — | Oct 26, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Snufel Free Guest Posting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snufel-free-guest-post/) | <10 | — | Mar 14, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Add Backlink or Copy Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-backlink-or-copy-protection/) | <10 | — | Jan 31, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [FFA-Links Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ffa-links-badge/) | <10 | — | Jul 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Internal Post Linker – Link Internal Posts, Pages, Products without leaving the page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/7sky-internal-post-linker/) | <10 | — | Aug 3, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Aabcore SEO Backlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aabcore-seo-backlinks/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 11 | [Aabcore Backlinks & Page Backlinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aabcore-backlinks-page-backlinks/) | <10 | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlink Checker free?
Yes. Backlink Checker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Backlink Checker safe to use in 2026?
Backlink Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Backlink Checker?
Backlink Checker is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,954 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Backlink Checker work with WordPress 7.1?
Backlink Checker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Backlink Checker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 15, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Backlink Checker?
Backlink Checker is developed and maintained by sunnyverma1984.

### What are the best alternatives to Backlink Checker?
The most popular alternatives to Backlink Checker are Pingchecker (10+ installs), Parent Page Link (10+ installs) and Link Back Badge Widget (10+ installs).


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