JD FloatLinker
Lightweight floating contact buttons for call, chat, email, and social links.
Use with caution
JD FloatLinker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release β each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where JD FloatLinker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call button | >100 |
| contact-buttons | >100 |
| email button | >100 |
| floating buttons | >100 |
| social links | >100 |
About JD FloatLinker
From the official readme Β· v1.0.0Description
JD FloatLinker adds a lightweight floating contact button group to your WordPress site.
JD FloatLinker focuses on a performance-friendly floating contact widget. The frontend does not load Vue, shadcn, remote icon fonts, tracking scripts, or external CDN assets. It uses inline SVG icons, local WordPress option storage, conditional asset loading, and no frontend REST requests.
The Free version includes:
- One floating button group.
- Phone, WeChat, messaging link, email, and social buttons.
- Bottom-right or bottom-left position.
- Tooltip text.
- Color control.
- Fixed lightweight icon size.
- Desktop and mobile visibility settings.
- Conditional frontend asset loading.
Features
- Configure Phone, WeChat, messaging link, email, and social contact buttons.
- Use
tel:links for Phone. - Copy WeChat ID from the frontend button.
- Open basic messaging app links.
- Open supported social links in a new tab.
- Set button group position to bottom-right or bottom-left.
- Configure tooltip text and color.
- Toggle desktop and mobile visibility.
- Skip frontend widget output and assets when no usable button content exists.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate JD FloatLinker in the WordPress Plugins screen.
- Open the JD FloatLinker admin menu.
- Configure your buttons and save changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the frontend load Vue?
No. The frontend uses lightweight JavaScript and CSS.
Does the frontend make REST API requests?
No. Settings are rendered server-side into the widget output, and the frontend script only handles the WeChat copy interaction.
What happens if no button has content?
The widget is not rendered and the frontend JavaScript and CSS are not loaded.
Can I translate the plugin?
The plugin is i18n-ready. Translation files can be added later.
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FAQ
JD FloatLinker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org Β· checked Oct 7, 2026
Is JD FloatLinker free?
Yes. JD FloatLinker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is JD FloatLinker safe to use in 2026?
JD FloatLinker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use JD FloatLinker?
JD FloatLinker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 195 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does JD FloatLinker work with WordPress 7.1?
JD FloatLinker is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does JD FloatLinker need?
JD FloatLinker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was JD FloatLinker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 14, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes JD FloatLinker?
JD FloatLinker is developed and maintained by JamieDIng.
What are the best alternatives to JD FloatLinker?
The most popular alternatives to JD FloatLinker are Call Now Button (200K+ installs), WP Call Button (40K+ installs) and Really Simple Click To Call⦠(7K+ installs).
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