Parent Page Link
This widget plugin will display a backlink to the parent page at the end of subpages
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Parent Page Link stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| backlink | >100 |
| link | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| Parent | >100 |
| subpages | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Parent Page Link
From the official readme · v0.9.0Description
This widget plugin will display a backlink to the parent page at the end of subpages
- Only on subpages
- at the end of the page
- link to the parent page
Installation
- Upload this directory to the ‘wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
Parent Page Link: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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 37 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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