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Link Manager

By Andrew Nacin

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.

Link Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

Restores the Link Manager feature in WordPress for managing blogrolls.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 33+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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 enables the Link Manager that was removed in WordPress 3.5. Users who rely on managing links for blogrolls can use this plugin to keep the Link Manager available.

Even if you update to a later version of WordPress or remove all your current links, this plugin ensures that the Link Manager remains accessible.

Comparing to Alternatives

Link Manager stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and native WordPress link management
Continues to work on recent WordPress versions including 6.1
Allows categorization and organization of links
Lightweight and easy to use without unnecessary features

Weaknesses

Lacks an uninstall option, which complicates removal
Some features like the links widget may not work on certain WordPress versions
No updates or active development indicated
Limited customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality, though a small minority report issues.

Positive highlights

"Still works on the latest versions of WordPress and does what it says on the tin!" - tobyw7
"Must Have" and simple to use - dmsr
"Does what it says on the tin, and lets you categorise and organise links." - chrisconcoco
"It still works with WordPress 6.1" - lenasterg

Common complaints

Links widget missing in WordPress 4.4.2 admin area
No uninstall option available, making removal difficult

Weaknesses

Outdated and not actively maintained
Compatibility issues with some WordPress versions
Lack of uninstall functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, native WordPress link management tool that integrates simply without extra features.

Not ideal for

Users who require active support, frequent updates, or advanced features; also not ideal for those needing an easy uninstall process.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic link management capabilities integrated into WordPress without additional cost.

Final Verdict

Link Manager is a simple and effective tool for managing links within WordPress, appreciated for its ease of use and continued compatibility with recent WordPress versions. Its lack of direct alternatives makes it a unique choice for users needing basic link management functionality.

However, the plugin shows signs of aging with no uninstall option and some compatibility issues on older WordPress versions. Users valuing active development and support may want to consider other solutions, but for those seeking a lightweight, no-cost link manager, it remains a solid option.