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Content Anchor Links

By Roland Barker

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Content Anchor Links Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add content anchors to your pages and posts. This plugin allows for quick linking to headings within your content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 adds a unique ID attribute to headings in your page and post content, making it easy to create jump links to specific sections.

It works by automatically adding unique IDs to all h2 and h3 headings in your content. Once saved, these headings become available as anchors that can be linked to.

To create an anchor link, simply select the desired link text, click the add link icon, and type the heading you want to link to. The anchor will appear in the search results for easy selection.

You can also link from one page to a heading on another page by using the anchor link format. For example, a link to a heading titled 'A Tutorial' would look like this: https://xnau.com/content-anchor-links/#a-tutorial.

Comparing to Alternatives

Content Anchor Links offers a straightforward solution for automatic anchor creation and linking within WordPress pages. It competes with other plugins that provide similar anchor link functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automatically creates anchors for H2 and H3 headings on save.
Allows manual editing of anchor names.
Integrates anchor links into the core link search UI for easy linking.
Saves time by automating anchor ID assignment.
Simple and easy to use in the backend.

Weaknesses

Not compatible with the Gutenberg editor.
Limited to H2 and H3 headings only.
No pro version or advanced features.
Some users report website breakage upon installation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 5 users, the plugin receives mostly positive feedback, though there is a notable minority reporting issues.

Positive highlights

'Works very well! Just what I needed.' — mr108
'Clever! The plugin inserts #id into h2/h3 on save and makes headings available via core link search UI.' — Per Andre Rønsen
'Saves time. Works perfectly in backend.' — ViktorLi
'Very easy to use. Automatically sets IDs to H2 and H3.' — ViktorLi

Common complaints

Installation broke the user's website.

Weaknesses

Lack of Gutenberg compatibility limits usability with the default WordPress editor.
Limited heading levels supported for anchor creation.
No advanced customization or premium features available.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who work with the classic WordPress editor and need a simple, automatic way to create and link to anchors within H2 and H3 headings.

Not ideal for

Users relying on the Gutenberg editor or those needing advanced anchor customization and robust support should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides automatic anchor creation for H2 and H3 headings and integrates anchor links into the editor's link search functionality.

Final Verdict

Content Anchor Links is a practical plugin for users seeking automatic anchor creation and easy linking within WordPress pages, especially for those using the classic editor. It offers useful features like automatic ID assignment and integration with the link search UI, saving time and effort.

However, its lack of Gutenberg compatibility and limited customization options may restrict its appeal. Users should weigh these factors against available alternatives and their specific needs before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Content Anchor Links plugin.

content anchors

anchor links

linking headings

FAQ

The “linker” is the pop-up that appears when you select some text and click on the “add link” icon in the WordPress visual editor (or the “link” button in the text editor). When you begin typing in the linker, it tries to find content that matches the letters you typed. The Content Anchor Links plugin adds anchors from the current page or post to the list of suggestions that appears when the search happens.