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Restore Link Title Field

By Samuel Wood (Otto)

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Restore Link Title Field Review - In-Depth Analysis

Restores the missing title field in the Insert/Edit URL box in WordPress 4.2. This plugin enhances the link editing experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin addresses a change made in WordPress core where the Title field was removed from the Insert/Edit URL box. Instead of the Title field, users were presented with a Link Text field.

By installing this plugin, the Title field is added back to the URL editing interface, allowing users to provide a title for their links, which can improve accessibility and SEO.

Comparing to Alternatives

Restore Link Title Field is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives available in its category, making it a distinct choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Restores a useful link title field removed from WordPress core.
Simple and lightweight with no unnecessary features.
Highly reliable with a perfect 5-star rating from users.
Enhances accessibility by allowing title attributes on links.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited to a very specific function, not a comprehensive link management tool.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets with.
May not appeal to users looking for broader SEO or link optimization plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 21 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting satisfaction with the plugin's functionality and simplicity.

Positive highlights

"Just works as expected without any problems." — Stefan Nagy
"Thanks for creating this. Weird that they removed it." — Mark
"Thanks for this small but important Plugin." — Ralf R.
"I am glad to have a no-code option to put in title attributes again, it is a good little hint for visual and non-visual users." — ellice909
"Very nice, thank you." — honighut

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality focused solely on restoring one removed feature.
No premium support or additional features due to absence of a pro version.
Not suitable for users seeking comprehensive link management or SEO tools.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, reliable way to restore the link title attribute field removed from WordPress core, especially those focused on accessibility and usability.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced link management, SEO optimization, or additional plugin features beyond restoring the link title field.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully restores the link title field functionality without limitations, providing excellent value for its niche purpose.

Final Verdict

Restore Link Title Field excels at its singular purpose, restoring a useful feature removed from WordPress core with no security concerns and perfect user satisfaction. Its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable tool for users needing this specific functionality.

However, its narrow focus means it is not suitable for users seeking broader link management or SEO features. With no direct alternatives or pro version, it stands alone as a straightforward, effective solution for restoring link title attributes.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Restore Link Title Field plugin.

link title

insert edit url

wordpress editor

FAQ

Upload the files to the /wp-content/plugins/restore-link-title-field/ directory or install through WordPress directly.
Activate the “Restore Link Title Field” plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress