# Display Links by Category

> Display Links by Category has 40+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Display Links by Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows users to display their WordPress links by category through custom fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 4,302
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+45% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 5, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aleksandar Arsovski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alekarsovski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-links-by-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blogroll/) | #16 | 44 |
| [bookmarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bookmarks/) | #18 | 60 |
| [display links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-links/) | #1 | 1 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,401 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blogroll | #58 | 97 |
| bookmarks | >100 | 571 |
| display links | >100 | 10,000 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Link Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-manager/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (33) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Eazy Enable Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazy-enable-blogroll/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 3, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Link View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-view/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (11) | Nov 29, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Better Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-blogroll/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2011 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Blogroll Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogroll-links/) | 300+ | — | Nov 29, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [VS Link Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-link-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 15, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [WP Social Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-reading-blogroll/) | 200+ | 2/5 (3) | Oct 14, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Blogroll Widget with RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogroll-rss-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 3, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [RSS Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-blogroll/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Aug 2, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-blogroll/) | 100+ | — | Aug 28, 2009 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Display Links by Category free?
Yes. Display Links by Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Display Links by Category safe to use in 2026?
Display Links by Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Display Links by Category?
Display Links by Category is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,302 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display Links by Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Links by Category is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Display Links by Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 5, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Display Links by Category?
Display Links by Category is developed and maintained by Aleksandar Arsovski.

### What are the best alternatives to Display Links by Category?
The most popular alternatives to Display Links by Category are Link Manager (20K+ installs), Eazy Enable Blogroll (1K+ installs) and Link View (700+ installs).


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