Linkable
Automatically link keywords in your content to internal pages or posts. Simple, fast, and Gutenberg-compatible.
Use with caution
Linkable works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Linkable stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| autolink | #6 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| internal linking | #52 |
| internal links | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Linkable
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Linkable is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automates internal linking by converting defined keywords into links to selected posts or pages.
Core functionality:
* Automatically links keywords to chosen posts or pages
* Works on singular posts and pages by filtering the_content at priority 20
* Searches for keyword matches inside <p>, <li>, <b>, <em>, and <i> tags
* Skips self-links by excluding the current post from the keyword map
* Uses the Yoast SEO title for link tooltips when Yoast is active, otherwise falls back to the WordPress title
* Preserves existing <a> tags and shortcodes by backing them up before processing and restoring them afterward
Keyword management:
* Keywords are stored per post and per page as JSON in the linkable_tags post meta field
* linkable_tags is registered with REST support, sanitized via sanitize_text_field, and restricted to users with edit_posts
Settings:
* Accessible via Settings → Linkable
* max_links_per_target: limits how many times the same target can be linked from one post (default 1)
* first_occurrence_only: when enabled, each keyword is linked only once per post
Performance:
* Builds a global keyword map from all published posts and pages with linkable_tags
* Caches the keyword map with a transient (global_linkable_tag_map) for one hour
* Query optimized to fetch only IDs and avoid unnecessary meta/term caching
Editor compatibility:
* Works with both the block editor and the classic editor
* Enqueues an admin sidebar panel script (static/js/admin-sidebar-panel.js) with WordPress dependencies and versioning via filemtime
Security:
* URLs are properly escaped with esc_url
* Link titles are sanitized and HTML-escaped
* Meta registration includes capability and sanitization checks
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install via WordPress admin - Activate the plugin
- Go to any post or page and add keywords in the Linkable panel (in the sidebar)
- Configure plugin settings under Settings > Linkable
Frequently asked questions
Does it support custom post types?
Not yet, but it’s on the roadmap.
Does it work with shortcodes and existing links?
Yes – existing links and shortcodes are safely ignored during replacement.
Does it slow down my site?
No – it uses transients and in-memory caching to keep things fast.
Changelog
Initial release
1.0.0
- First public release
- Internal linking based on keywords
- Settings page with basic controls
For developers
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FAQ
Linkable: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Linkable free?
Yes. Linkable is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Linkable safe to use in 2026?
Linkable works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Linkable?
Linkable is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 668 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does Linkable work with WordPress 7.1?
Linkable is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Linkable need?
Linkable requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Linkable last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 22, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Linkable?
Linkable is developed and maintained by VOID Technology.
What are the best alternatives to Linkable?
The most popular alternatives to Linkable are AutoLink Keywords (60+ installs), Autolink Generator (40+ installs) and URL Autolinker by Jerin.ca (10+ installs).
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