Linked Articles
Easily attach a link to a post. The post permalink is replaced with the shared link and a prefix is added.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (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 Linked Articles stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| articles | >100 |
| linked articles | >100 |
| linked posts | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Linked Articles
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Easily attach a link to a post. The post permalink is replaced with the shared link and a prefix is added.
You can custom everything: The title prefix, permalink text and custom field name used for the plugin.
I’m using it on my own blog and I don’t have any problem. Please let me know about any bugs or requests.
Roadmap
Send your feedback or ideas to maxime@maximevalette.com.
Installation
- Upload the
/linked-articles/directory to your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Visit the Linked Articles settings page if you want to custom the settings
- Edit your theme files to replace your post titles by
<?php linked_articles_title() ?>
Frequently asked questions
Is the plugin compatible with my other title plugins?
Of course. The linked_articles_title() function uses the final return of the_title() function so all the filters created by other extensions still apply.
Changelog
1.2
- Added an option to have the “prefix” at the end of the title.
1.1
- Added an option to disable the RSS feed link change.
1.0
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
Linked Articles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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