# Reference 2 Wiki

> Reference 2 Wiki has 10+ active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Reference 2 Wiki shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The plugin is a Wikipedia plugin, for setting links to Wikipedia articles. The language and the description for every link can be set individually.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,891
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.21
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** flashpixx (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/flashpixx/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reference-2-wiki/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 273 |
| [reference](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reference/) | #20 | 22 |
| [wiki](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wiki/) | #27 | 48 |
| [wikipedia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wikipedia/) | #8 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| reference | >100 | 5,485 |
| wiki | >100 | 597 |
| wikipedia | >100 | 193 |

## Version adoption

- 0.21: 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 | [Page Links To](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-links-to/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Apr 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [VK Link Target Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-link-target-controller/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Flexy Breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexy-breadcrumb/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (20) | Oct 1, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Link Juice Keeper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-juice-keeper/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Link Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-library/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Nofollow for external link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nofollow-for-external-link/) | 9K+ | 3.8/5 (36) | Apr 28, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Hyperlink Group Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hyperlink-group-block/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Jun 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Meta Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-meta-widget/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (23) | Feb 9, 2018 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reference 2 Wiki free?
Yes. Reference 2 Wiki is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Reference 2 Wiki safe to use in 2026?
Reference 2 Wiki shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reference 2 Wiki?
Reference 2 Wiki is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,891 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reference 2 Wiki work with WordPress 7.1?
Reference 2 Wiki is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Reference 2 Wiki last updated?
The latest version, 0.21, was released on September 7, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Reference 2 Wiki?
Reference 2 Wiki is developed and maintained by flashpixx.

### What are the best alternatives to Reference 2 Wiki?
The most popular alternatives to Reference 2 Wiki are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Page Links To (100K+ installs) and VK Link Target Controller (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reference-2-wiki/ · Generated 2026-10-10 00:40 UTC by PageForge