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Quicklink for WordPress

By WP Munich

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Quicklink for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Quicklink for WordPress speeds up page loads by prefetching links in the viewport during idle time. It enhances navigation by anticipating user clicks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 11+ 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

Quicklink for WordPress attempts to make navigation to subsequent pages load faster. Embedded with the plugin is a javascript library, which detects links in the viewport, waits until the browser is idle and prefetches the URLs for these links. The library also tries to detect if the user is on a slow connection or on a data plan.

This plugin builds heavily on the amazing work done by Google Chrome Labs.

It detects links within the viewport, waits until the browser is idle, checks if the user isn’t on a slow connection, and prefetches URLs to the links. This provides some control over the request priority.

If you are a developer, we encourage you to follow along or contribute to the development of this plugin on GitHub.

Comparing to Alternatives

Quicklink for WordPress stands out as a lightweight prefetching plugin with a perfect rating, offering a smooth user experience compared to other popular prefetching plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Perfect 5-star rating indicating high user satisfaction
Works seamlessly with popular caching and lazy loading plugins
Lightweight and efficient prefetching to improve navigation speed
Developed by reputable coders ensuring quality and reliability

Weaknesses

Uncertainty about support across all browsers
Lacks visible performance metrics or user interface for monitoring
No pro version with advanced features
Limited user feedback on compatibility with all WordPress versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a flawless 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use, though some express minor concerns about browser support and performance visibility.

Positive highlights

"Awesome, but not sure if it supports all browsers" — sebas6691
"This plugin is flawless... definitely worth adding" — David Elstob
"Thanks for this wordpress plugin!" — illvart
"Works great with v5.3.2" — bcornellsjc
"İşe Yarıyor 🙂" — kaptaninyeri

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No visible user interface to monitor performance
Uncertainty about browser compatibility beyond Chrome and Firefox
No advanced features due to lack of pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, effective prefetching plugin to improve site navigation speed without needing advanced features or extensive configuration.

Not ideal for

Those who require detailed performance analytics, broad browser compatibility assurances, or advanced premium features may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers efficient link prefetching to enhance page load speed without any cost or limitations.

Final Verdict

Quicklink for WordPress delivers excellent performance with a perfect user rating and no known security vulnerabilities, making it a reliable choice for improving site navigation speed. Its simplicity and compatibility with popular caching plugins add to its appeal.

However, the plugin lacks advanced features and visible performance metrics, and some users are unsure about its support across all browsers. Users needing more comprehensive functionality or analytics might consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Quicklink for WordPress plugin.

fast

optimization

performance

prefetch

speed

FAQ

Yes and no. This plugin has no impact on the actual performance of your website. But navigating the website will feel faster, because potential navigation targets of the user have been prefetched in the users browser.