Link Updated Plugin
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.
By 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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Link Updated Plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| linking | >100 |
| linknotes | #1 |
| links | >100 |
| link_updated | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Link Updated Plugin
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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.
Installation
- Upload
link-updated.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Link Updated Plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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