# RK – Smart Internal Linker

> RK – Smart Internal Linker has <10 active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** RK – Smart Internal Linker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**RK Smart Internal Linker analyzes your content in real time and suggests the most relevant internal posts to link to — right inside the Gutenberg sidebar. No external APIs, no monthly fees, no data leaving your server.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 444
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+23.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rajkumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rajkumar96/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rk-smart-internal-linker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,316 |
| [internal links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internal-links/) | #59 | 127 |
| [linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linking/) | #9 | 12 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,697 |
| [tf-idf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tf-idf/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,977 |
| internal links | >100 | 4,630 |
| linking | >100 | 2,071 |
| seo | >100 | 8,607 |
| tf-idf | #6 | 19 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence Starter Templates — Predesigned Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-starter-templates/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is RK – Smart Internal Linker free?
Yes. RK – Smart Internal Linker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is RK – Smart Internal Linker safe to use in 2026?
RK – Smart Internal Linker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RK – Smart Internal Linker?
RK – Smart Internal Linker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 444 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RK – Smart Internal Linker work with WordPress 7.1?
RK – Smart Internal Linker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does RK – Smart Internal Linker need?
RK – Smart Internal Linker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RK – Smart Internal Linker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 2, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes RK – Smart Internal Linker?
RK – Smart Internal Linker is developed and maintained by Rajkumar.

### What are the best alternatives to RK – Smart Internal Linker?
The most popular alternatives to RK – Smart Internal Linker are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Classic Widgets (2M+ installs) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs).


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