# Linked Articles

> Linked Articles has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Linked Articles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Easily attach a link to a post. The post permalink is replaced with the shared link and a prefix is added.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,984
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+48.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 25, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** maximevalette (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maximevalette/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/linked-articles/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/articles/) | #12 | 64 |
| [linked articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linked-articles/) | #1 | 1 |
| [linked posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linked-posts/) | #2 | 3 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| articles | >100 | 4,778 |
| linked articles | >100 | 499 |
| linked posts | >100 | 2,165 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GetAutoSEO AI Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/getautoseo-ai-content-publisher/) | 2K+ | 3/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 2 | [Grandranker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grandranker/) | 900+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 10, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Automatik Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatik-blog/) | 900+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 2, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Kafkai – AI Writer Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kafkai/) | 200+ | 3/5 (2) | Oct 27, 2022 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [RankPill Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rankpill-integration/) | 200+ | — | Jan 30, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Enhanced Linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-linking/) | 90+ | — | Aug 18, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [SocraNext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/socranext/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 14, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/article/) | 60+ | — | Jul 30, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 9 | [Youtix Sync Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youtix-sync-connector/) | 60+ | — | Oct 14, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Article Forge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/article-forge/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 5, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Linked Articles safe to use in 2026?
Linked Articles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Linked Articles?
Linked Articles is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,984 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Linked Articles work with WordPress 7.1?
Linked Articles is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Linked Articles last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 25, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Linked Articles?
Linked Articles is developed and maintained by maximevalette.

### What are the best alternatives to Linked Articles?
The most popular alternatives to Linked Articles are GetAutoSEO AI Tool (2K+ installs), Grandranker (900+ installs) and Automatik Blog (900+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linked-articles/ · Generated 2026-10-14 23:40 UTC by PageForge