# WP-LinkEX

> WP-LinkEX has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-LinkEX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to easily display the links included in your LinkEX installation directly in a WordPress widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,087
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-18.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 23, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Juanjo Fernández (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/juanjoefe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-linkex/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blogroll/) | #32 | 44 |
| [link exchange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-exchange/) | #1 | 4 |
| [linkex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linkex/) | #1 | 1 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blogroll | #77 | 97 |
| link exchange | >100 | 994 |
| linkex | #1 | 1 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Link Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-manager/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (33) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Eazy Enable Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazy-enable-blogroll/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 3, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Link View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-view/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (11) | Nov 29, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Better Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-blogroll/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2011 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Blogroll Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogroll-links/) | 300+ | — | Nov 29, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [VS Link Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-link-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 15, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [WP Social Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-reading-blogroll/) | 200+ | 2/5 (3) | Oct 14, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Blogroll Widget with RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogroll-rss-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 3, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-blogroll/) | 100+ | — | Aug 28, 2009 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [RSS Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-blogroll/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Aug 2, 2015 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP-LinkEX safe to use in 2026?
WP-LinkEX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-LinkEX?
WP-LinkEX is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,087 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-LinkEX work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-LinkEX is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-LinkEX last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 23, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP-LinkEX?
WP-LinkEX is developed and maintained by Juanjo Fernández.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-LinkEX?
The most popular alternatives to WP-LinkEX are Link Manager (20K+ installs), Eazy Enable Blogroll (1K+ installs) and Link View (700+ installs).


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