# Link Icons

> Link Icons has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Link Icons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Link Icons adds a icon next you your different types of links in your posts an pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,932
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+69.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** May 4, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bergh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bergh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/link-icons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [external link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-link/) | #16 | 22 |
| [icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/icons/) | >100 | 163 |
| [image link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-link/) | #3 | 3 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 272 |
| [Video link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-link/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| external link | >100 | 10,000 |
| icons | >100 | 10,000 |
| image link | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| Video link | >100 | 4,972 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Broken Link Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/broken-link-checker/) | 500K+ | 3.8/5 (604) | Oct 13, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Page Links To](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-links-to/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Apr 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Pz-LinkCard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pz-linkcard/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (9) | Oct 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Blog Card](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-blog-card/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 16, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [WP Post Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-redirect/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [External Permalinks Redux](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/external-permalinks-redux/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 16, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [Add Featured Image Custom Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-url-to-featured-image/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (15) | May 14, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [LH Page Links To](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-page-links-to/) | 400+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Mar 25, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Pz-HatenaBlogCard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pz-hatenablogcard/) | 200+ | — | Oct 17, 2017 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mdc-target-blank/) | 200+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 3, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Link Icons safe to use in 2026?
Link Icons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Link Icons?
Link Icons is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,932 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Link Icons work with WordPress 7.1?
Link Icons is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Link Icons last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on May 4, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Link Icons?
Link Icons is developed and maintained by bergh.

### What are the best alternatives to Link Icons?
The most popular alternatives to Link Icons are Broken Link Checker (500K+ installs), Page Links To (100K+ installs) and Pz-LinkCard (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-icons/ · Generated 2026-10-13 22:21 UTC by PageForge