# WP Link Preview

> WP Link Preview has 500+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews and 174 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Link Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will add a button to your post/page editor which can be used to generate and embed a link preview for a given URL. The link preview consists of a title, description and image which will result in a similar…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 16,683
- **Downloads (30 days):** 174 (+6.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kishan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kgajera/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-link-preview/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook link preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-link-preview/) | #1 | 1 |
| [link excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-excerpt/) | #1 | 1 |
| [link preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-preview/) | #3 | 10 |
| [link teaser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-teaser/) | #1 | 1 |
| [share link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share-link/) | #1 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook link preview | >100 | 907 |
| link excerpt | >100 | 1,973 |
| link preview | >100 | 6,092 |
| link teaser | >100 | 208 |
| share link | >100 | 4,349 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Link Preview free?
Yes. WP Link Preview is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Link Preview safe to use in 2026?
WP Link Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Link Preview?
WP Link Preview is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,683 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 174 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Link Preview work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Link Preview is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Link Preview last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on June 30, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WP Link Preview?
WP Link Preview is developed and maintained by Kishan.


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