# Link Updated Plugin

> Link Updated Plugin has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Link Updated Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The plugin updates the link_updated field when adding or editing a link. In this way you can use WordPress Links as a linklist, sync to your articles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,610
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-5.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/miekd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/link-updated/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linking/) | #3 | 12 |
| [linknotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linknotes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [link_updated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link_updated/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| linking | >100 | 2,068 |
| linknotes | #1 | 1 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| link_updated | #3 | 3 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Permalinker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-permalinker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 13, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Internal Link Building](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-internal-link-building/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Apr 26, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Link Grab-O-Matic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-grab-o-matic/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 5, 2012 | 18/100 |
| 4 | [LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-textimage-linking-shortcode/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 7, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Verbatim](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/verbatim/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 11, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [iFOCUS Link Nest Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ifocus-sk-link-nest-lite/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2024 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [Hive AutoLinker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hive-autolinker/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [RK – Smart Internal Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rk-smart-internal-linker/) | <10 | — | Mar 2, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Mir Auto Internal Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mir-auto-internal-linker/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Albion Link Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/albion-link-assistant/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Link Updated Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Link Updated Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Link Updated Plugin?
Link Updated Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,610 times since it launched in August 2009. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Link Updated Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Link Updated Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.3, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Link Updated Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 11, 2009 (17 years ago).

### What are the best alternatives to Link Updated Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to Link Updated Plugin are The Permalinker (100+ installs), Internal Link Building (20+ installs) and Link Grab-O-Matic (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-updated/ · Generated 2026-10-15 16:46 UTC by PageForge