# LynxJournal

> LynxJournal has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** LynxJournal works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Save and publish curated link digests to your blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 313
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+41.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lutz Schröer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/latz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lynx-journal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blogging/) | #33 | 48 |
| [curation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curation/) | #7 | 9 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 421 |
| [roundup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/roundup/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blogging | >100 | 359 |
| curation | #32 | 91 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| roundup | #15 | 40 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-footnotes/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Clariti](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clariti/) | 1K+ | — | Jan 15, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Ghost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghost/) | 500+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Nov 15, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [ContentPen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contentpen/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [Nutrifox WP Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nutrifox/) | 200+ | — | Jan 24, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Progress Planner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/progress-planner/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Video To Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/videotoblog/) | 100+ | — | Feb 3, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Live Blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | May 2, 2012 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Live Blogging Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging-plus/) | 50+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 11, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Comment-free zone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-free-zone/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 13, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LynxJournal safe to use in 2026?
LynxJournal works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LynxJournal?
LynxJournal is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 313 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LynxJournal work with WordPress 7.1?
LynxJournal is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does LynxJournal need?
LynxJournal requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LynxJournal last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 22, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes LynxJournal?
LynxJournal is developed and maintained by Lutz Schröer.

### What are the best alternatives to LynxJournal?
The most popular alternatives to LynxJournal are Easy Footnotes (8K+ installs), Clariti (1K+ installs) and Ghost (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lynx-journal/ · Generated 2026-10-11 05:19 UTC by PageForge