Quick Configuration Links
This plugin will add a “Settings” link to every active plugin listed on the “Plugins” page (right next to the “Deactivate” and “Edit” links). This makes it easy to acccess plugin configuration without hunting through…
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Quick Configuration Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Quick Configuration Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| configuration | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
| settings | >100 |
| usability | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About Quick Configuration Links
From the official readme · v1.4.10Description
This plugin will add a “Settings” link to every active plugin listed on the “Plugins” page (right next to the “Deactivate” and “Edit” links). This makes it easy to acccess plugin configuration without hunting through the entire dashboard menu.
The plugin finds the right admin page by automatically scanning through the WordPress menu structure to detect configuration-related plugin pages. Lab trials shown success rate of over 95%.
Additional notes :
- Quick Configuration Links will automatically skip plugins that add their own custom link(s) to their “Plugins” page listing.
- If a plugin has only one menu entry, the “Settings” link will always point to that page – even it has nothing to do with configuration. This is by design.
Installation
Install it just like any other plugin :
- Download the .zip archive and extract it.
- Upload the
quick-configuration-linksdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
You may need to refresh the page before the “Settings” will appear.
Changelog
1.4.10
- Fixed a PHP warning about trying to index a value that’s not an array that could be triggered when processing admin menus that use certain unsupported callback formats.
- Tested with WP 6.7 and 6.8-alpha.
1.4.9
- Fixed a potential fatal error that could be caused by an uncaught exception.
- Tested up to WordPress 5.2.
1.4.8
- Fixed the “array_shift() expects parameter 1 to be array, object given” warning that showed up when using the plugin with WP 4.7.
1.4.6
- Tested up to WordPress 4.2.
1.4.5
- Tested up to WP 4.2-alpha.
- Fixed a URL generation bug that caused the plugin to display non-functioning “Settings” links for plugins that place their settings page under a custom top level menu (e.g. “My Plugin -> Settings”).
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FAQ
Quick Configuration Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Quick Configuration Links free?
Yes. Quick Configuration Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Quick Configuration Links safe to use in 2026?
Quick Configuration Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Quick Configuration Links?
Quick Configuration Links is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,958 times since it launched in December 2008. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Quick Configuration Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Quick Configuration Links is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Quick Configuration Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.10, was released on January 12, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Quick Configuration Links?
Quick Configuration Links is developed and maintained by Janis Elsts.
What are the best alternatives to Quick Configuration Links?
The most popular alternatives to Quick Configuration Links are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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