LinkBlog by Lucy
Transforms your WordPress blog into a LinkBlog
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LinkBlog by Lucy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Where LinkBlog by Lucy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| linkblog | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About LinkBlog by Lucy
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin will transform you WordPress blog into a LinkBlog adding the option to insert an external link to your post.
- The plugin will override your post permalink by default and replace it with the added external link if it exists.
- Option to disable this default behaviour, to let you insert the external link manually. Examples are provided in the settings page of the plugin.
Installation
- Unzip linkblog-by-lucy.zip
- Upload the unziped folder
linkblog-by-lucyto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ menu in WordPress
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LinkBlog by Lucy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is LinkBlog by Lucy free?
Yes. LinkBlog by Lucy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LinkBlog by Lucy safe to use in 2026?
LinkBlog by Lucy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LinkBlog by Lucy?
LinkBlog by Lucy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,478 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does LinkBlog by Lucy work with WordPress 7.1?
LinkBlog by Lucy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was LinkBlog by Lucy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 15, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes LinkBlog by Lucy?
LinkBlog by Lucy is developed and maintained by Lucy Tomas.
What are the best alternatives to LinkBlog by Lucy?
The most popular alternatives to LinkBlog by Lucy are Linkmarklet (10+ installs), Link Grab-O-Matic (10+ installs) and Post By Email Links (10+ installs).
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