Pluginception vs LDB External 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, Pluginception has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pluginception has accumulated 58K+ total downloads while LDB External Links has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pluginception | LDB External Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 58K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Age | 14 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Pluginception
◄LDB External LinksN/A
Total Reviews
23Pluginception
◄LDB External Links0
Active Installs
4.0K+Pluginception
◄LDB External Links10
Total Downloads
58K+Pluginception
◄LDB External Links3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/APluginception
LDB External LinksN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoPluginception
◄LDB External Links15 years ago
First Released
2012Pluginception
LDB External Links2010
Age
14 yearsPluginception
LDB External Links16 years
WP Requires
3.0+Pluginception
LDB External Links2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Pluginception
LDB External Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreePluginception
LDB External LinksFree
Latest Version
1.3Pluginception
LDB External Links1.1
Rating Breakdown
Pluginception
5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LDB External Links
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Pluginception Reviews
by bnirlo
Does perfectly what is says it does
This is definitely the best idea ever! No risk any more to edit things that will get overwritten on next update. This is very smart and works as expected. This topic was modified 4 years, 11 m
by Juha Metsäkallas
I agree: great plugin
What can I say more? This is awesome.
by andriansah
Great plugin
I just find this plugin and this work great
LDB External Links Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pluginception or LDB External Links more popular?
Pluginception has 4.0K+ active installations while LDB External Links has 10. Pluginception is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pluginception or LDB External Links?
Pluginception has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while LDB External Links has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Pluginception and LDB External Links free?
Pluginception is free and LDB External Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pluginception or LDB External 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?
Pluginception was last updated 1 year ago and LDB External Links was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.