WP-LinkEX
This plugin allows you to easily display the links included in your LinkEX installation directly in a WordPress widget.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-LinkEX stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blogroll | #77 |
| link exchange | >100 |
| linkex | #1 |
| links | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-LinkEX
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin allows you to easily display the links included in your LinkEX installation directly in a WordPress widget.
You can separate your links in different categories and display them on multiple widgets with different titles and designs.
Installation
- Install LinkEX in your webserver (in the
WordPress root/linkex/directory) - Upload WP-LinkEX to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-linkex/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to your widgets page in WordPress and drag some WP-LinkEX widgets to your sidebar!
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FAQ
WP-LinkEX: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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