Bright Link Previews vs WPMU Automatic Links (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Bright Link Previews has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bright Link Previews has accumulated 3.1K+ total downloads while WPMU Automatic Links has 7.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bright Link Previews | WPMU Automatic Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ► | 7.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2011 | |
| Age | 3 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.84 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Bright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Links5/5
Total Reviews
3Bright Link Previews
◄WPMU Automatic Links2
Active Installs
40Bright Link Previews
◄WPMU Automatic Links20
Total Downloads
3.1K+Bright Link Previews
►WPMU Automatic Links7.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ABright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic LinksN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBright Link Previews
◄WPMU Automatic Links11 years ago
First Released
2023Bright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Links2011
Age
3 yearsBright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Links15 years
WP Requires
6.1+Bright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Links3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Bright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeBright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic LinksFree
Latest Version
1.84Bright Link Previews
WPMU Automatic Links1.1
Rating Breakdown
Bright Link Previews
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WPMU Automatic Links
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bright Link Previews or WPMU Automatic Links more popular?
Bright Link Previews has 40 active installations while WPMU Automatic Links has 20. Bright Link Previews is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bright Link Previews or WPMU Automatic Links?
Bright Link Previews has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WPMU Automatic Links has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Bright Link Previews and WPMU Automatic Links free?
Bright Link Previews is free and WPMU Automatic Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bright Link Previews or WPMU Automatic Links?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Bright Link Previews was last updated 2 years ago and WPMU Automatic Links was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.