# Recto — Internal Linking & Orphan Pages

> Recto has <10 active installs and 407 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Recto works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Find orphan pages, get AI-powered internal link suggestions, and push links to WordPress in one click.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 924
- **Downloads (30 days):** 407 (+56.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** eikiyo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eikiyo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recto-internal-linking-orphan-pages/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [internal linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internal-linking/) | #79 | 88 |
| [internal links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internal-links/) | #100 | 119 |
| [link building](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-building/) | #38 | 46 |
| [orphan pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/orphan-pages/) | #12 | 15 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,654 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| internal linking | #77 | 780 |
| internal links | >100 | 4,520 |
| link building | >100 | 2,056 |
| orphan pages | #31 | 402 |
| seo | >100 | 8,470 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Link Whisper Free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-whisper/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (147) | Aug 18, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 2 | [Interlinks Manager – Internal Links Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daext-interlinks-manager/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Aug 8, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Link Juice Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-juice-optimizer/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 16, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [Internal Linking of Related Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internal-linking-of-related-contents/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 30, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [LinkBoss – Semantic AI Internal Linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/semantic-linkboss/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (17) | Sep 28, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [SEO Repair Kit – Spam Monitor, Meta Manager, Schema Manager, Internal Linking, SEO Content Monitoring, GSC Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-repair-kit/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Link Map Insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-map-insights/) | 300+ | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Website Internal Link Optimiser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internal-link-finder/) | 200+ | 4.1/5 (8) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [SEO SearchTerms Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-searchterms-admin/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [DominoPost – Advanced Post Editor with AI Writer, Link Building Suite, Free Google Search Console & GA4 Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominopost-advanced-post-editor/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Recto safe to use in 2026?
Recto works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Recto?
Recto is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 924 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 407 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Recto work with WordPress 7.1?
Recto is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Recto need?
Recto requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Recto last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 21, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Recto?
Recto is developed and maintained by eikiyo.

### What are the best alternatives to Recto?
The most popular alternatives to Recto are Link Whisper Free (30K+ installs), Interlinks Manager (7K+ installs) and Link Juice Optimizer (5K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recto-internal-linking-orphan-pages/ · Generated 2026-10-11 14:53 UTC by PageForge