# LinkFiliate – Advanced Affiliate Link Management, Branded Short Links, Click Tracking & Analytics

> LinkFiliate has 10+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LinkFiliate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Create pretty branded URLs, cloak affiliate links, and track clicks in real time — giving you better control of all your marketing links in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 638
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+63.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** schorpy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/schorpy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkfiliate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-links/) | #27 | 58 |
| [click tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/click-tracking/) | #25 | 49 |
| [link tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-tracker/) | #4 | 5 |
| [link tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-tracking/) | #12 | 25 |
| [url shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-shortener/) | #23 | 68 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate links | >100 | 1,408 |
| click tracking | >100 | 6,763 |
| link tracker | >100 | 912 |
| link tracking | >100 | 6,391 |
| url shortener | #85 | 208 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PrettyLinks – Affiliate Link Management, URL Shortener, Link Cloaking, Tracking & Branded Short Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pretty-link/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,321) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [ThirstyAffiliates – Affiliate Links, Link Branding, Link Tracking & Marketing Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thirstyaffiliates/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (251) | Aug 25, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [BetterLinks – Link Shortener, Link Cloaking, Redirects, Affiliate Link Manager & MCP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/betterlinks/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (85) | Sep 22, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/url-shortify/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (169) | Oct 12, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Content Egg – Affiliate Product Importer & Price Comparison](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-egg/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (56) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Lasso Lite – Affiliate Link Manager, URL Shortener & Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-urls/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (46) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Cloak Affiliate Links for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Oct 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [linkPizza-Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linkpizza-manager/) | 700+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 8, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 10 | [Affiliate Link Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliate-link-tracker/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 16, 2020 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LinkFiliate safe to use in 2026?
LinkFiliate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LinkFiliate?
LinkFiliate is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 638 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LinkFiliate work with WordPress 7.1?
LinkFiliate is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does LinkFiliate need?
LinkFiliate requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LinkFiliate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 25, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes LinkFiliate?
LinkFiliate is developed and maintained by schorpy.

### What are the best alternatives to LinkFiliate?
The most popular alternatives to LinkFiliate are PrettyLinks (200K+ installs), ThirstyAffiliates (30K+ installs) and BetterLinks (20K+ installs).


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