Favorite Links
This is a FREE plugin which makes using wp-admin a breeze by giving you quick access to your favorite links.
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Favorite Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Favorite Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin favorite links | >100 |
| Favorite Links | >100 |
| Favorite Links wp-admin | >100 |
| wp-admin | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Favorite Links
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This is a FREE plugin which makes using wp-admin a breeze by giving you quick access to your favorite links.
If you are a power wp-admin user then this plugin is definitely for you. This plugin adds a quick access menu in the admin bar for you to access your favorite links. You can select your favorite links from the wp-admin sidebar and add them to your favorite links list. You can also manage your favorite links from an easy to use admin interface where you can Add Custom Links, Remove Links, Re-order Links.
If you have any issues or questions about this plugin then please create a support request and we will get back to you shortly.
Installation
- Sign in to your WordPress site as an administrator.
- In the main menu go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “Favorite Links” (without the quotes off course) and click install.
- After the plugin is installed activate the plugin.
- That’s it. Go ahead and start adding favorite links by pressing and holding the Shift key on your keyboard and click on any link in the wp-admin sidebar.
Changelog
Initial Release
1.0.1
- PHP function update for older PHP versions.
1.0
- Initial Release
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FAQ
Favorite Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Favorite Links free?
Yes. Favorite Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Favorite Links safe to use in 2026?
Favorite Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Favorite Links?
Favorite Links is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,525 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Favorite Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Favorite Links is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Favorite Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Favorite Links?
Favorite Links is developed and maintained by Ahmad Karim.
What are the best alternatives to Favorite Links?
The most popular alternatives to Favorite Links are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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