# BlogWell's Simple Image Link Widget

> BlogWell's Simple Image Link Widg… has 300+ active installs and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**So you want to put an ad or an image in your sidebar. And you want it to link to another site. And you want to do it easily, without having to muck about with the code in the text widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 42,211
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+23.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Martyn Davis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/martynalandavis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-image-link/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advertisement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertisement/) | #6 | 29 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 817 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | #50 | 273 |
| [sponsorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sponsorship/) | #1 | 6 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,314 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advertisement | >100 | 401 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| sponsorship | #75 | 76 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP125](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp125/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (16) | Dec 23, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Google Adsense and Banner Ads Manager – AdsforWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (43) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Master Post Advert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/master-post-advert/) | 1K+ | — | Nov 28, 2017 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Random Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-banner/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (52) | Mar 15, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [Banner Upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banner-upload/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 14, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [MANTIS Ad Network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mantis-ad-network/) | 100+ | 3/5 (8) | Jan 30, 2023 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Adblock Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-adblock-notice/) | 40+ | 2.7/5 (18) | Nov 16, 2021 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [Smartarget Corner Ribbon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartarget-corner-ribbon/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 30, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Banner Slider for Advertisement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banner-slider-for-advertisement/) | 30+ | 3.5/5 (2) | May 20, 2018 | 27/100 |
| 11 | [Conditional Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-content/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 30, 2020 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… free?
Yes. BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… safe to use in 2026?
BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi…?
BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,211 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… work with WordPress 7.1?
BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.2, was released on October 1, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi…?
BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… is developed and maintained by Martyn Davis.

### What are the best alternatives to BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi…?
The most popular alternatives to BlogWell's Simple Image Link Wi… are WP125 (3K+ installs), Easy Google Adsense and Ban… (1K+ installs) and Master Post Advert (1K+ installs).


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