# Loyalty Links

> Loyalty Links has <10 active installs and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Loyalty Links is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Loyalty Links is a WordPress plugin that implements a “give and take” approach to external linking. The plugin tracks which external domains have sent visitors to your site via referrers, and only allows links to those…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 518
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+97.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jose Mortellaro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/giuse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/loyalty-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [external links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-links/) | #41 | 46 |
| [link management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-management/) | #17 | 31 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |
| [referrer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referrer/) | #17 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| external links | >100 | 10,000 |
| link management | >100 | 6,323 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| referrer | >100 | 1,312 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [External Links – nofollow, noopener & new window](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-external-links/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (247) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [External Links in New Window / New Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-external-links-in-a-new-window/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (77) | Aug 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [External Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sem-external-links/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [External Links Overview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/external-links-overview/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 1, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Open Links In New Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-links-in-new-tab/) | 800+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 7, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Better WordPress External Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bwp-external-links/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 10, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [External links new tab – nofollow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/external-links-new-tab-nofollow/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 3, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Leaving Notice Popup For External Links – nofollow, noopener & New Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leaving-notice-popup-for-external-links/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 9 | [Customize External Links and add Icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customize-external-links-and-add-icon/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Dec 29, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Casper’s Leave Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/caspers-leave-notice/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 18, 2019 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Loyalty Links safe to use in 2026?
Loyalty Links is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Loyalty Links?
Loyalty Links is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 518 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Loyalty Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Loyalty Links up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Loyalty Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 1, 2026 (4 days ago).

### Who makes Loyalty Links?
Loyalty Links is developed and maintained by Jose Mortellaro.

### What are the best alternatives to Loyalty Links?
The most popular alternatives to Loyalty Links are External Links (90K+ installs), External Links in New Windo… (30K+ installs) and External Links (8K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loyalty-links/ · Generated 2026-10-05 19:20 UTC by PageForge