Hirca Keywords Linker
Automatically turn keyword phrases into links across your posts and pages to improve SEO and site structure.
Solid choice
Hirca Keywords Linker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Hirca Keywords Linker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| automatic linking | #72 |
| content | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Hirca Keywords Linker
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Hirca Keywords Linker helps you build a stronger linking structure without editing every post by hand.
Define keyword phrases and destination URLs once. The plugin finds the first matching phrase in your content and inserts a clean link automatically — while carefully avoiding broken markup, existing links, and self-links.
Ideal for blogs, content sites, documentation hubs, and any WordPress site that wants better topical connection between related pages.
Key features
- Add up to five keyword phrases per destination URL
- Link only the first occurrence of each phrase in a post
- Prefer longer phrases over shorter ones (better match quality)
- Enable linking for posts, pages, and public custom post types
- Limit linking to all categories or only selected categories
- Optional limits: max links per post (default 4), skip headings, skip first paragraph
- Case-sensitive matching and open-in-new-tab options
- Fast admin workflow with search and pagination
- Import / Export keywords as a simple UTF-8
.txtfile (merge or replace) - Translation-ready (includes Persian /
fa_IR) - Clean uninstall that removes plugin options
Smart linking safeguards
Hirca Keywords Linker is designed to protect your content quality:
- Never links inside existing
<a>tags - Protects script, style, code, pre, iframe, and similar blocks
- Does not match keywords inside raw URLs or HTML tags
- Never creates a self-link to the current page
- Only one phrase is linked per destination URL in the same post
- Longer phrases take priority over shorter ones
Who is this for?
- SEO specialists managing large content libraries
- Site owners who want consistent interlinking without page builders
- Agencies that need a lightweight, no-bloat keyword linking tool
- Multilingual sites that need a translation-ready workflow
How it works
- Go to Settings → Hirca Keywords Linker
- Add a destination URL and one or more keyword phrases
- Choose which post types should be processed
- Publish or update content as usual — links are applied on the front end
No shortcodes required. No content rewrite is stored in the database until you edit the post yourself; links are generated when the content is displayed.
Installation
Automatic installation
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for Hirca Keywords Linker
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Open Settings → Hirca Keywords Linker
Manual installation
- Download the plugin ZIP
- Upload the
hirca-keywords-linkerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate Hirca Keywords Linker from the Plugins screen
- Configure keywords and options under Settings → Hirca Keywords Linker
After activation
- Open the Settings tab and choose post types / linking rules
- Open the Keywords tab and add your phrases and URLs
- Optional: use Import / Export to migrate keywords between sites
Frequently asked questions
Where do I manage keywords and settings?
Go to Settings → Hirca Keywords Linker. The page has three tabs: Keywords, Settings, and Import / Export.
Will this create duplicate links?
No. Each phrase is linked at most once per post, and only one phrase is linked for each destination URL in the same post.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. Any public post type can be enabled in the Settings tab.
Does the plugin modify my saved post content?
No. Linking happens when content is displayed using the the_content filter. Your stored post content remains unchanged.
Can I import and export keywords?
Yes. Export creates a UTF-8 tab-separated .txt file. On import you can merge with existing keywords or replace them entirely.
What format does the import file use?
Tab-separated columns: enabled, `url`, `title`, `phrase1`, `phrase2`, `phrase3`, `phrase4`, `phrase5` Lines starting with # are treated as comments.
Can I skip headings or the first paragraph?
Yes. Both options are available in Settings and are useful for SEO-friendly article layouts.
Is it translation-ready?
Yes. The text domain is hirca-keywords-linker, and a Persian (fa_IR) translation is included.
What happens when I delete the plugin?
The uninstall routine removes plugin options.
Changelog
1.0.1
Bug Fixed.
1.0.0
Adds text-file import/export and consistent plugin prefixes.
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FAQ
Hirca Keywords Linker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Hirca Keywords Linker free?
Yes. Hirca Keywords Linker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hirca Keywords Linker safe to use in 2026?
Hirca Keywords Linker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hirca Keywords Linker?
Hirca Keywords Linker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 252 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hirca Keywords Linker work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Hirca Keywords Linker up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Hirca Keywords Linker need?
Hirca Keywords Linker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hirca Keywords Linker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 26, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Hirca Keywords Linker?
Hirca Keywords Linker is developed and maintained by masoudb.
What are the best alternatives to Hirca Keywords Linker?
The most popular alternatives to Hirca Keywords Linker are Internal Link Juicer: SEO A… (90K+ installs), SEO Auto Linker (1K+ installs) and Automatic Internal Links fo… (1K+ installs).
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