# Best Linking Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 12 linking plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: The Permalinker, Internal Link Building, Link Updated Plugin.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Permalinker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-permalinker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 13, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Internal Link Building](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-internal-link-building/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Apr 26, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Link Updated Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-updated/) | 10+ | — | Aug 11, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Link Grab-O-Matic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-grab-o-matic/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 5, 2012 | 18/100 |
| 5 | [LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-textimage-linking-shortcode/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 7, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Verbatim](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/verbatim/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 11, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Hive AutoLinker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hive-autolinker/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [RK – Smart Internal Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rk-smart-internal-linker/) | <10 | — | Mar 2, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [Mir Auto Internal Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mir-auto-internal-linker/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Albion Link Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/albion-link-assistant/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Creator Assistant Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creator-assistant-links/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 12 | [iFOCUS Link Nest Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ifocus-sk-link-nest-lite/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular linking plugin for WordPress?
The Permalinker is the most popular linking plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many linking plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 12 plugins tagged “linking” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these linking plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 12 linking plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linking/ · Generated 2026-10-15 18:24 UTC by PageForge