WP Link Preview vs LC HoverPeek (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, WP Link Preview has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Link Preview has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while LC HoverPeek has 126.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Link Preview | LC HoverPeek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 126 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | Yesterday |
| First Released | 2017 | 2026 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5WP Link Preview
◄LC HoverPeekN/A
Total Reviews
4WP Link Preview
◄LC HoverPeek0
Active Installs
500WP Link Preview
◄LC HoverPeek0
Total Downloads
15K+WP Link Preview
◄LC HoverPeek126
Support Resolution
N/AWP Link Preview
LC HoverPeekN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoWP Link Preview
►LC HoverPeekYesterday
First Released
2017WP Link Preview
LC HoverPeek2026
Age
9 yearsWP Link Preview
LC HoverPeek1 month
WP Requires
4.7+WP Link Preview
LC HoverPeek5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Link Preview
LC HoverPeek7.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Link Preview
LC HoverPeekFree
Latest Version
1.4.1WP Link Preview
LC HoverPeek1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Link Preview
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LC HoverPeek
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Link Preview or LC HoverPeek more popular?
WP Link Preview has 500 active installations while LC HoverPeek has 0. WP Link Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Link Preview or LC HoverPeek?
WP Link Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while LC HoverPeek has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Link Preview and LC HoverPeek free?
WP Link Preview is free and LC HoverPeek is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Link Preview or LC HoverPeek?
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?
WP Link Preview was last updated 7 years ago and LC HoverPeek was last updated Yesterday.
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