# Terms descriptions

> Terms descriptions has 1K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 10 reviews and 473 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Terms descriptions works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to create list of terms and assign links to them. Plugin replaces terms occurrences in your posts with appropriate links.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 108,849
- **Downloads (30 days):** 473 (+28.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.4.10
- **Last updated:** Jan 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vladimir Statsenko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vladimirs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/terms-descriptions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cross-linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cross-linking/) | #1 | 3 |
| [link building](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-building/) | #7 | 46 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | #28 | 422 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #55 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | #84 | 1,200 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cross-linking | #1 | 235 |
| link building | #28 | 2,071 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.4: 75.2%
- 3.3: 17.8%
- Other: 7.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Related Links Blender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/related-links-blender/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 21, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [Electric Studio Cross-linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/electric-studio-cross-linker/) | 10+ | — | May 6, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terms descriptions free?
Yes. Terms descriptions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Terms descriptions safe to use in 2026?
Terms descriptions works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Terms descriptions?
Terms descriptions is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 108,849 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 473 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Terms descriptions work with WordPress 7.1?
Terms descriptions 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.

### When was Terms descriptions last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.10, was released on January 25, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Terms descriptions?
Terms descriptions is developed and maintained by Vladimir Statsenko.

### What are the best alternatives to Terms descriptions?
The most popular alternatives to Terms descriptions are Related Links Blender (10+ installs) and Electric Studio Cross-linker (10+ installs).


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