# Mention Links

> Mention Links has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Mention Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,054
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jul 22, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rtCamp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rtcamp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mention-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [CPT mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cpt-mentions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Custom post types mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types-mentions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mentions/) | #4 | 12 |
| [Post mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-mentions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [User mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-mentions/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| CPT mentions | #6 | 40 |
| Custom post types mentions | #86 | 369 |
| mentions | #85 | 1,029 |
| Post mentions | #77 | 684 |
| User mentions | #74 | 732 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Mention Links safe to use in 2026?
Mention Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mention Links?
Mention Links is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,054 times since it launched in November 2020. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mention Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Mention Links is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Mention Links need?
Mention Links requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mention Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on July 22, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Mention Links?
Mention Links is developed and maintained by rtCamp.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mention-links/ · Generated 2026-10-03 17:20 UTC by PageForge