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WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish

By f1logic

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically publish posts from WordPress to LinkedIn. Supports text, images, and links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 59+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

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

The WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish plugin allows you to publish posts automatically from your WordPress blog to LinkedIn. You can share simple text messages, messages with images, or links to your posts.

This plugin supports filtering posts based on custom post types and categories, enabling you to control what gets published. You can also customize the message format for LinkedIn, including post titles, descriptions, excerpts, and more.

Developed by XYZScripts, this plugin is designed to streamline your LinkedIn publishing process, making it easy to share your content with your connections and followers.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish is one of several plugins designed to automate social media posting, specifically targeting LinkedIn. It competes with a range of plugins that offer broader or similar social media auto-publishing capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 91.5% five-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction.
Simple and easy to use with helpful tutorials for configuration.
Focused specifically on LinkedIn auto-publishing, which may appeal to users targeting this platform.
No paid version, making it accessible to users without additional costs.

Weaknesses

Limited to LinkedIn, lacking multi-platform support found in some alternatives.
Has a known security vulnerability fixed in recent versions, which may concern cautious users.
No pro version means fewer advanced features compared to some competitors.
Some users report it not working as expected, indicating occasional reliability issues.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with 91.5% of users giving it five stars, reflecting satisfaction with its ease of use and functionality. However, a small minority (8.5%) report issues, mainly related to the plugin not working as intended.

Positive highlights

'Great work' - georgemaia
'Easy to use and have tutorials to configure the app.' - mffwebagency
'It’s a great idea to create such a service, thank you' - promokodi
'Easy to configure and it works' - silta
'The Art of Zen' - theartofzen

Common complaints

Plugin not working as expected for some users.

Weaknesses

Known reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability fixed in version 1.9.9.
Limited to LinkedIn only, lacking broader social media support.
No pro version limits advanced feature availability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, free solution to automatically publish WordPress posts to LinkedIn without needing multi-platform support or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a multi-platform social media auto-publishing tool, those requiring advanced features, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential LinkedIn auto-publishing features with easy setup and tutorials, providing good value for users focused solely on LinkedIn.

Final Verdict

WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish is a well-rated, user-friendly plugin that effectively automates LinkedIn post publishing from WordPress. Its free availability and focused functionality make it a solid choice for users targeting LinkedIn specifically.

However, its limited scope, absence of advanced features, and a history of a security vulnerability suggest that users with broader needs or heightened security concerns might prefer exploring the available alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish plugin.

Linkedin Auto Publish

Post To LinkedIn

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FAQ

Please check the wordpress version you are using. Make sure it meets the minimum version recommended by us. Make sure all files of the wp to linkedIn auto publish plugin are uploaded to the folder wp-content/plugins/