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SEO Auto Linker

By Arjan Olsder

Marketing & Advertising / SEO & Search Optimization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

SEO Auto Linker Review - In-Depth Analysis

SEO Auto Linker helps create cornerstone SEO content by automatically linking keywords to specified URLs. It enhances SEO strategies without being a complete replacement for other SEO plugins.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Want to automatically create cornerstone content? WPA SEO Auto Linker helps get this done. Simply create a new keyword or a new phrase. The system will link that keyword or phrase to your chosen dofollow URL. Through the settings, it is easy to finetune the workings of this plugin.

Using this plugin didn't just help define cornerstone content in our SEO strategy, it also increased pageviews by 18%. The average visitor spends 13 seconds more on our website.

While our plugin has been without support for three years, we have seen a lot of similar plugins moving in. Please note we will not be adding fancy interfaces or click tracking. The reason is we want to remain the fastest tool on the market.

Comparing to Alternatives

SEO Auto Linker is a plugin designed to automate internal linking for SEO purposes. It faces competition from several similar plugins that offer comparable features for managing internal links within WordPress sites.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automates internal linking to improve SEO efficiently.
Supports associating multiple keywords to a single link.
Easy to use with a straightforward setup.
Positive user feedback highlights its effectiveness.
Supports multiple domains for link strategies.

Weaknesses

Contains deprecated code causing warnings in newer WordPress versions.
Has unresolved bugs reported by users.
Crashes under certain conditions, especially when handling CSS.
Security vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and SEO benefits, though some report significant bugs and stability issues.

Positive highlights

'Super easy & amazing SEO plugin' - amir
'Excellent strategy for multiple domains' - Alexandre Amato
'I like this plugin for its auto-linking feature very much' - javad Hoseini
'BUG FEEDBACK' with constructive suggestions from Cardno

Common complaints

Unfixed bugs persisting for over a year.
Deprecated code causing warnings in WordPress debug mode.
Plugin crashes during CSS processing.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability with stored cross-site scripting risk.
Stability issues causing crashes.
Outdated codebase leading to compatibility problems.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free solution to automate internal linking for SEO, especially those managing multiple domains and who can tolerate some technical issues.

Not ideal for

Users who require a fully stable, regularly updated plugin with strong security assurances or those who are uncomfortable troubleshooting deprecated code and bugs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers automatic internal linking with support for multiple keywords per link and multi-domain strategies, providing solid SEO value without cost.

Final Verdict

SEO Auto Linker is a useful plugin for automating internal links and enhancing SEO, praised for its ease of use and effective linking strategies. However, it suffers from unresolved bugs, deprecated code warnings, and a notable security vulnerability that users should consider before installation.

While it offers good value as a free tool, users seeking a more stable and secure solution might explore alternative plugins. Those comfortable managing potential issues and prioritizing SEO automation may find it a worthwhile choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free SEO Auto Linker plugin.

SEO content

automatic linking

cornerstone content

Screenshots

FAQ

You can find WPA SEO Auto Linker under the WordPress settings menu. If you are also using Yoast, SEOpress Pro, Rankmath, All in One SEO, Schema Pro or SEOquake, you will find the settings in their menu’s too.