PR Checker
You can use this plugin to build a link list with info on them for your readers. These info are automaticaly retrieved and are:
Consider an alternative
PR Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PR Checker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alexa | #59 |
| feedburner | #72 |
| >100 | |
| pr | >100 |
| rank | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PR Checker
From the official readme · v1.1Description
You can use this plugin to build a link list with info on them for your readers. These info are automaticaly retrieved and are:
*Google PR
*Technorati authority
*Alexa Rank
*Feedburner readers
From the admin interface you can add/remove links and issue updates on their stats. You can also set if the link that will be publicaly displayed will be “follow” or “nofollow”.
Beware that updating the stats on the sites can be a very long process taken on the server. This means that if you issue a total update it might take some time before the page is done loading. That is not caused because the script is stuck but because it is retreiving info that takes time. Be patient and don’t do this every day. A good practice would be once a month.
Requirements
None what so ever…
Credits
Yan from http://thoushallblog.com has helped me on the development and debugging.
Contact
Suggestion, fixes, rants, congratulations, gifts etc to stratosg@stratosector.net
Also visit the plugin’s page at http://www.stratos.me/wp-plugins/pr-checker/
I would also appreciate if you donated any amount to me as a token of appreciation.
Installation
Activate like any plugin. After that then just visit the admin page on the Settings/PR Checker and add links! Finaly, when you are done, issue an update so your links can get their stat values updated.
When done you can include the list on any page/post using the shortcode “[#prchecker#]”.
Changelog
1.1
- Fixed a glitch on the naming of the folder that the repo uses.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
PR Checker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is PR Checker free?
Yes. PR Checker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PR Checker safe to use in 2026?
PR Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PR Checker?
PR Checker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,508 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.
Does PR Checker work with WordPress 7.1?
PR Checker is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PR Checker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 8, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes PR Checker?
PR Checker is developed and maintained by stratosg.
What are the best alternatives to PR Checker?
The most popular alternatives to PR Checker are WP Alexa Flash Briefing (30+ installs), WPMU Fast Verification for… (10+ installs) and Claim Alexa (10+ installs).
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