VN Links
Manage external links and display links as dropdown in a single widget or block. One of most required feature for all government sites in Vietnam.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where VN Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| links | >100 |
| links manager | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| vn | #14 |
| widget | >100 |
About VN Links
From the official readme · v0.0.2Description
The Website Link Exchange is one of goverment website’s features in Vietnam. It helps you manage external links, create a dropdown of links and redirect link after selecting.
We build this minimal feature to improve the quality of this feature when using with any Vietnam’s Goverment News Portal.
Main Features
- No dependency. No other plugin requires.
- Manage external links via custom post type.
- Legacy dropdown widget.
- Shortcode
[vn-links].
Planning Feature
- A custom block to embed in block editor.
Support and Contribute
Please open an issue or new Pull Requests in our GitHub Repository.
Installation
- Upload
vn-links.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Create your own external links.
- Add a widget “VN Links” to your sidebar or embed via shortcode
[vn-links]
Changelog
0.0.2 – 18/11/2021
- Add: Build assets using @wordpress/scripts.
- Add: Open a new window if select any url from dropdown.
- Rename plugin slug to ‘vn-links’
0.0.1 – 17/11/2021
- Init plugin.
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FAQ
VN Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is VN Links free?
Yes. VN Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VN Links safe to use in 2026?
VN Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VN Links?
VN Links is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,224 times since it launched in November 2021. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does VN Links work with WordPress 7.1?
VN Links is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does VN Links need?
VN Links requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was VN Links last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on November 24, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes VN Links?
VN Links is developed and maintained by Khoi Pro.
What are the best alternatives to VN Links?
The most popular alternatives to VN Links are Broken Link Checker (500K+ installs), LuckyWP Table of Contents (100K+ installs) and Export All URLs (50K+ installs).
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