# Link Footnotes

> Link Footnotes has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Link Footnotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**Adds a section to the bottom of your pages and posts listing any external links.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,805
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+72.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.7
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aelora (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aelora/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/link-footnotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [footnote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footnote/) | #4 | 6 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 273 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| footnote | >100 | 112 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blank Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blank-footnotes/) | 300+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Inline Context](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-context/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 29, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Better Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-footnotes/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 22, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [MNML Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mnml-footnotes/) | <10 | — | Oct 26, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Footnote Drawer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/footnote-drawer/) | <10 | — | Nov 26, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link Footnotes free?
Yes. Link Footnotes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Link Footnotes safe to use in 2026?
Link Footnotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Link Footnotes?
Link Footnotes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,805 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Link Footnotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Link Footnotes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Link Footnotes last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.7, was released on March 30, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Link Footnotes?
Link Footnotes is developed and maintained by Aelora.

### What are the best alternatives to Link Footnotes?
The most popular alternatives to Link Footnotes are Blank Footnotes (300+ installs), Inline Context (30+ installs) and Better Footnotes (20+ installs).


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