# Parent Page Link

> Parent Page Link has 10+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Parent Page Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This widget plugin will display a backlink to the parent page at the end of subpages**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,482
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+40% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 19, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PowieT (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/powiet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/parent-page-link/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backlink/) | #4 | 11 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 274 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [Parent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parent/) | #15 | 17 |
| [subpages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subpages/) | #13 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backlink | >100 | 296 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| Parent | >100 | 3,068 |
| subpages | >100 | 213 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Backlink Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backlink-checker/) | 20+ | — | Aug 15, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 2 | [Pingchecker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingchecker/) | 10+ | — | Jul 7, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Link Back Badge Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-back-badge-widget/) | 10+ | — | Oct 23, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Aabcore Backlinks & Page Backlinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aabcore-backlinks-page-backlinks/) | <10 | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Backlink Day Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backlink-day-counter/) | <10 | — | Oct 26, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Snufel Free Guest Posting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snufel-free-guest-post/) | <10 | — | Mar 14, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [Add Backlink or Copy Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-backlink-or-copy-protection/) | <10 | — | Jan 31, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [FFA-Links Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ffa-links-badge/) | <10 | — | Jul 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Internal Post Linker – Link Internal Posts, Pages, Products without leaving the page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/7sky-internal-post-linker/) | <10 | — | Aug 3, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Aabcore SEO Backlink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aabcore-seo-backlinks/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Parent Page Link safe to use in 2026?
Parent Page Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Parent Page Link?
Parent Page Link is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,482 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Parent Page Link work with WordPress 7.1?
Parent Page Link is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Parent Page Link last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.0, was released on November 19, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Parent Page Link?
Parent Page Link is developed and maintained by PowieT.

### What are the best alternatives to Parent Page Link?
The most popular alternatives to Parent Page Link are Backlink Checker (20+ installs), Pingchecker (10+ installs) and Link Back Badge Widget (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-page-link/ · Generated 2026-10-01 06:54 UTC by PageForge