# Post Link Shortcodes

> Post Link Shortcodes has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Link Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin dynamically adds a collection of helpful shortcodes for each registered post type. These shortcodes can be used to return URLs, or generate HTML elements like anchors and images to the related post!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,759
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+8.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 19, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Evan Mattson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aaemnnosttv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-link-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | >100 | 273 |
| [custom post type link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type-link/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-link/) | #2 | 4 |
| [post url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-url/) | #1 | 2 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,411 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom post type link | >100 | 8,162 |
| post link | >100 | 10,000 |
| post url | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Link Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Post Link Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Link Shortcodes?
Post Link Shortcodes is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,759 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Link Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Link Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Link Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.1, was released on October 19, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Post Link Shortcodes?
Post Link Shortcodes is developed and maintained by Evan Mattson.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Link Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Post Link Shortcodes are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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