# LinkNate – Contact & Custom Link Shortcodes

> LinkNate has 30+ active installs and 118 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** LinkNate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Manage phone, WhatsApp, email, custom link, and custom text shortcodes from one clean WordPress settings screen.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 343
- **Downloads (30 days):** 118 (+37.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohsin Ali (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mohsinalidev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/linknate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-links/) | #1 | 1 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |
| [phone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phone/) | #26 | 69 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #100 | 202 |
| [whatsapp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whatsapp/) | #97 | 455 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact links | >100 | 9,106 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| phone | >100 | 6,462 |
| shortcodes | #88 | 10,000 |
| whatsapp | >100 | 1,940 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LinkNate safe to use in 2026?
LinkNate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LinkNate?
LinkNate is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 343 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LinkNate work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested LinkNate up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was LinkNate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 22, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes LinkNate?
LinkNate is developed and maintained by Mohsin Ali.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linknate/ · Generated 2026-10-10 13:07 UTC by PageForge