Backlink Checker
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.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Backlink Checker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| backlink | >100 |
| backlink checker | #16 |
| inbound links | >100 |
| link popularity | >100 |
| search engine optimization | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Backlink Checker
From the official readme · v1.1Description
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.
Backlink Checker Plugin helps blogger to find list of webpages pointing their blog using anchor tag.
This plugin also shows anchor text and type of backlink (doFollow or noFollow).
This plugin uses free MOZ API to generate backlink report.
To use this plugin you have to get free moz account with API access.
Installation
Using the Plugin Manager
- Click Plugins
- Click Add New
- Search for
backlink-checker - Click Install
- Click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
Manually
- Upload
backlink-checkerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
After activate
- Get MOZ API Credentials
- Goto
Backlink Checker Settingspage under option section - Add your API Credentials
Moz Access IDandMoz Secret Key - Done
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FAQ
Backlink Checker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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), Link Back Badge Widget (10+ installs) and Parent Page Link (10+ installs).
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