# Redirect Link Format

> Redirect Link Format has 10+ active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Redirect Link Format shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**If you’ve ever written a post using the ‘link’ post format, you know that the experience leaves a little something to be desired in most themes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,014
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+46.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Drew Jaynes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/drewapicture/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-link-format/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formats/) | #2 | 3 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 272 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 401 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| formats | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,122 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 17, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [KDA Custom Editor Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kda-custom-editor-buttons/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Redirect Link Format safe to use in 2026?
Redirect Link Format shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Redirect Link Format?
Redirect Link Format is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,014 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Redirect Link Format work with WordPress 7.1?
Redirect Link Format is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Redirect Link Format last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Redirect Link Format?
Redirect Link Format is developed and maintained by Drew Jaynes.

### What are the best alternatives to Redirect Link Format?
The most popular alternatives to Redirect Link Format are Allow ePUB and MOBI formats… (2K+ installs) and KDA Custom Editor Buttons (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-link-format/ · Generated 2026-10-12 11:34 UTC by PageForge