Mention Links
While writing contents from the block editor, type @ to get suggestions of users. On selecting a user it will create a link to authors page of that user. To mention a post, type # and it will give you the list of all…
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Mention Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CPT mentions | #6 |
| Custom post types mentions | #86 |
| mentions | #85 |
| Post mentions | #77 |
| User mentions | #74 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Mention Links
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
While writing contents from the block editor, type @ to get suggestions of users. On selecting a user it will create a link to authors page of that user.
To mention a post, type # and it will give you the list of all matching posts. On selecting a post it will create a link to the single post page.
Settings
This plugins adds a settings page under Settings -> Mention Links.
- Display username or display-name: This setting allows you choose whether to show user’s display-name or username when mentioning a user in a post.
- Custom Post Types support: Checking post types here will give you suggestions of posts from these post types.
Note: The posts suggestion list is retrieved from the WordPress REST API, so if a particular post type doesn’t support REST API then you might not see it in Custom Post Types support setting.
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Important Links
- GitHub – Please mention your wordpress.org username when sending pull requests.
License
Same GPL that WordPress uses!
Installation
- Extract the zip file.
- Upload it to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory in your WordPress installation. - Activate the Mention Links from your Plugins page.
Frequently asked questions
Reporting a bug 🐞
Before creating a new issue, do browse through the existing issues for resolution or upcoming fixes. If you still need to log an issue, making sure to include as much detail as you can, including clear steps to reproduce the issue, if possible.
Creating a pull request
Want to contribute a new feature? Start a conversation by logging an issue. Once you’re ready to send a pull request, please run through the following checklist: Browse through the existing issues for anything related to what you want to work on. If you don’t find any related issues, open a new one. Fork this repository. Create a branch from develop for each issue you’d like to address and commit your changes. Push the code changes from your local clone to your fork. Open a pull request and that’s it! We’ll respond with feedback as soon as possible (Isn’t collaboration a great thing? 😌) Once…
Changelog
Mention Link 1.0.4 with PHP 8.1 Compatibility.
1.0.4
- Compatible with the latest WordPress 6.4.1
- Added PHP 8.1 compatibility.
1.0.3
- Update Text Domain.
1.0.2
- Display notice when Custom Post Types support option are not selected.
1.0.1
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Mention Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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