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Keywords to Links Converter

By Waseem Senjer

Marketing & Advertising / SEO & Search Optimization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Keywords to Links Converter Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically convert keywords in your posts to links. Manage links in one place and create shortcuts for easy linking.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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

Are you tired of linking websites in your post? This plugin will solve your problem. Link your keywords once and forget about them.

Manage them in one place and create your own shortcuts via Keywords.

Are you an affiliate marketer, you don't have to manually insert your affiliate links every time you write a blog post. Also, it has a link shortening feature to hide and protect your links.

The plugin allows you to add one or multiple keywords in order to automatically link them to an external link. You can set whether you want the keyword’s link to have the dofollow or nofollow values in order to allow search engines to follow this link and use it in ranking or not.

You can shorten the keyword’s link in order to make them clean links and prettified. You can set the Auto-Link to be letters case sensitive for more accurate replacement.

We have 8 types of linking your keywords: Internal URL, Custom HTML Popup, Image Popup, Gallery Popup, Video Popup, Google Maps Popup, and Social Media Sharing Tooltip.

You can auto link your website categories and custom taxonomies. Limit the number of times that the keyword will be converted to a link per post if you don’t need your pages to be overwhelmed with links.

Even if the link was external or a popup, the plugin will be able to track the link and provides you with many statistics. Each keyword has its own stats in the keyword editing page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Keywords to Links Converter is one of several plugins designed to automate internal linking in WordPress, with a few notable alternatives offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automates keyword linking to improve SEO.
Supports external and internal linking.
Has a pro version with additional features.
Simple to set up and use for basic needs.

Weaknesses

Free version is very limited, restricting testing.
Issues saving multi-word keyword settings.
Links once created cannot be deleted without deactivating the plugin.
Redirect changes can be difficult to revert.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3 out of 5 rating, showing a split between satisfied users and those facing significant issues, especially with the free version and certain bugs.

Positive highlights

'Does exactly what it should' - flizzywp
'Great plugin, but not support product' - maoflager
'Very useful, please keep it active' - flizzywp
'Great plugin, but hoping for product and batch processing support' - maoflager

Common complaints

Bug prevents saving multi-word keyword settings.
Free version too limited to properly test functionality.
Links cannot be deleted without deactivating the plugin.
Redirect changes from other plugins cause issues that are hard to fix.

Weaknesses

Limited free version functionality frustrates users.
Bug with multi-word keyword saving affects usability.
Poor link management after creation.
Difficulties with plugin conflicts and redirects.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward keyword-to-link automation plugin who are willing to invest in the pro version for full functionality.

Not ideal for

Those needing robust free features, easy link management, or who require multi-word keyword support without bugs may find this plugin frustrating.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic keyword linking but is very limited, restricting meaningful testing and usage.

Pro version

The pro version unlocks advanced features and removes limitations present in the free version, providing a fuller linking automation experience.

Final Verdict

Keywords to Links Converter offers useful automation for internal linking but is hampered by a restrictive free version and bugs affecting multi-word keywords and link management. Users seeking a simple solution may appreciate it, especially with the pro upgrade.

However, those needing more flexibility or robust free features might prefer exploring alternative plugins. The absence of security vulnerabilities is a positive, but usability issues and limited free testing reduce its appeal.