# BuddyMenu BuddyLinks

> BuddyMenu BuddyLinks has 50+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BuddyMenu BuddyLinks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**BuddyPress BuddyLinks does three things really well:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 14,531
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 17 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 25, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lee Hodson (VR51) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/leehodson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddymenu-buddylinks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [BuddyPress Menu Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress-menu-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [BuddyPress Menu Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress-menu-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [BuddyPress Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress-shortcodes/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Link shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-shortcodes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 423 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| BuddyPress Menu Shortcode | >100 | 230 |
| BuddyPress Menu Widget | >100 | 244 |
| BuddyPress Shortcodes | >100 | 353 |
| Link shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BuddyMenu BuddyLinks safe to use in 2026?
BuddyMenu BuddyLinks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BuddyMenu BuddyLinks?
BuddyMenu BuddyLinks is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,531 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BuddyMenu BuddyLinks work with WordPress 7.1?
BuddyMenu BuddyLinks 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 BuddyMenu BuddyLinks last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on October 25, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes BuddyMenu BuddyLinks?
BuddyMenu BuddyLinks is developed and maintained by Lee Hodson (VR51).


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