# Insert Link Reference In Copied Text

> Insert Link Reference In Copied T… has 20+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Insert Link Reference In Copied… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**If someone copies an article on your site, then when that person pastes it, there will be additional text in the pasted text, and you can set with this plugin what text will appear if someone copies the article from…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,825
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+48.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mushlih Almubarak (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mushlih/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-reference/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copy/) | #45 | 96 |
| [insert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert/) | #14 | 26 |
| [paste](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paste/) | #13 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copy | >100 | 10,000 |
| insert | >100 | 6,714 |
| paste | >100 | 7,877 |

## Version adoption

- 2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Yoast Duplicate Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-post/) | 3M+ | 4.7/5 (538) | Oct 6, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/migrate-guru/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,643) | Aug 28, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Duplicate Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-menu/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (104) | Dec 30, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicate Post Page Menu & Custom Post Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-post-page-menu-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (92) | Jan 11, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Doubly – Cross Domain Copy Paste for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doubly/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Dec 23, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Prepare New Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prepare-new-version/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Sep 9, 2014 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Migrate to WordPress.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcom-migration/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Aug 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Post Cloner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-cloner/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (9) | Dec 13, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Add Link to Copied Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-link-to-copied-text/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Dec 10, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [PW WooCommerce Copy Coupon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pw-woocommerce-copy-coupon/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (10) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insert Link Reference In Copied… free?
Yes. Insert Link Reference In Copied… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Insert Link Reference In Copied… safe to use in 2026?
Insert Link Reference In Copied… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Insert Link Reference In Copied…?
Insert Link Reference In Copied… is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,825 times since it launched in February 2022. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Insert Link Reference In Copied… work with WordPress 7.1?
Insert Link Reference In Copied… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Insert Link Reference In Copied… need?
Insert Link Reference In Copied… requires PHP 7.3.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Insert Link Reference In Copied… last updated?
The latest version, 2, was released on June 6, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Insert Link Reference In Copied…?
Insert Link Reference In Copied… is developed and maintained by Mushlih Almubarak.

### What are the best alternatives to Insert Link Reference In Copied…?
The most popular alternatives to Insert Link Reference In Copied… are Yoast Duplicate Post (3M+ installs), Migrate Guru (200K+ installs) and Duplicate Menu (100K+ installs).


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