Gallery Custom Links vs Link Whisper Free (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Gallery Custom Links

Gallery Custom Links

4.7(205)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Gallery Custom Links
VS
Link Whisper Free

Link Whisper Free

4(119)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
View Link Whisper Free

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gallery Custom Links has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 205 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gallery Custom Links has accumulated 948K+ total downloads while Link Whisper Free has 853K+. Link Whisper Free has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free4/5
Total Reviews
205Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free119
Active Installs
30K+Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free30K+
Total Downloads
948K+Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free853K+
Support Resolution
0%Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free0%
Last Updated
1 month agoGallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free4 weeks ago
First Released
2018Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free2020
Age
8 yearsGallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free6 years
WP Requires
6.0+Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free5.6+
Business Model
FreeGallery Custom Links
Link Whisper FreeFree
Latest Version
2.2.9Gallery Custom Links
Link Whisper Free0.9.2

Rating Breakdown

Gallery Custom Links

4.7/5(205 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Link Whisper Free

4/5(119 reviews)
5
69%
4
7%
3
1%
2
7%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Gallery Custom Links Reviews

by minionion

One of the most useful plugins!

This plugin covers a shortfall in what should really be part of the way WP gallery works. It’s SO common with my clients to want to link an image to something other than a bigger version of itself tha

by kuauka07

TOP

Todo perfecto… recomendable!

by siobhanmuir

Fantastic plugin!

I love this plugin! I was using SiteOrigin to post images of other books related to a book page, and it kept failing with each new “update.” This plugin makes the tools I already have so very useful a

Link Whisper Free Reviews

by tischo

Great plugin and support

The plugin works just as expected and should be everyones choice for internal linking. It will always be our go to solution for an internal linking plugin. The support is also great and answers fast.

by micheallgarcia

Very Helpful Plugin for Internal Linking

I have been using Link Whisper on my WordPress sites for a while, and it has been genuinely helpful for managing internal links. The plugin suggests relevant links while writing or editing posts, whic

by ChrisL

Admin dashboard advert cannot be dismissed.

Annoying advert for discount coupon which comes back after being dismissed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gallery Custom Links or Link Whisper Free more popular?
Gallery Custom Links has 30K+ active installations while Link Whisper Free has 30K+. Link Whisper Free is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gallery Custom Links or Link Whisper Free?
Gallery Custom Links has a 4.7/5 rating from 205 reviews, while Link Whisper Free has a 4/5 rating from 119 reviews.
Are Gallery Custom Links and Link Whisper Free free?
Gallery Custom Links is free and Link Whisper Free is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gallery Custom Links or Link Whisper Free?
As of April 2026, Gallery Custom Links has a 0% support resolution rate while Link Whisper Free has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Gallery Custom Links was last updated 1 month ago and Link Whisper Free was last updated 4 weeks ago.

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