LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
Use linking short codes to save you time and eliminate stress when restructuring your site pages & post.
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LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where LCT Text/Image Linking Shor… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| linking | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
From the official readme · v4.2.2Description
Use linking short codes to save you time and eliminate stress when restructuring your site pages & post.
Also Available in lct-useful-shortcodes-functions
Available Attributes:
– id
– text
– class
– alt
– esc_html
– rel
– src
– style
– title
Installation
- Upload the zip file contents to your WordPress plugins directory.
- Go to the Plugins page in your WordPress Administration area and click ‘Activate’ for WP Text/Image Linking Shortcode.
Changelog
none
4.2.2
- WP 4.2.2 Ready
4.2.1
- WP 4.2.1 Ready
4.2
- WP 4.2 Ready
4.1
- WP 4.1 Ready
- jumped version to match WP
1.4.1
- WP 4.0 Ready
1.4
- Tested for WP 3.9.2 Compatibility
- Changed the lct-useful-shortcodes-functions is_plugin_active() code
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FAQ
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode free?
Yes. LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,248 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 4.2.2, was released on May 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is developed and maintained by ircary.
What are the best alternatives to LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode are The Permalinker (100+ installs), Internal Link Building (20+ installs) and Link Grab-O-Matic (10+ installs).
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