Link Library vs Custom Meta Widget (2026)

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

Link Library

Link Library

4.7(97)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
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Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Link Library leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Library has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Link Library
Custom Meta Widget5/5
Total Reviews
97Link Library
Custom Meta Widget23
Active Installs
10K+Link Library
Custom Meta Widget8.0K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Link Library
Custom Meta Widget218K+
Support Resolution
0%Link Library
Custom Meta WidgetN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoLink Library
Custom Meta Widget8 years ago
First Released
2005Link Library
Custom Meta Widget2011
Age
21 yearsLink Library
Custom Meta Widget15 years
WP Requires
4.4+Link Library
Custom Meta Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Link Library
Custom Meta Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink Library
Custom Meta WidgetFree
Latest Version
7.8.8Link Library
Custom Meta Widget1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Link Library

4.7/5(97 reviews)
5
79%
4
13%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%

Custom Meta Widget

5/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Link Library Reviews

by atlasjack

Simple. Powerful. Useful.

One of the most useful plugins on all of WordPress. It has been, and remains, a classic.

by Clicknathan

Needs a little TLC

Nice plugin but throws 4 ‘Function wp_enqueue_style was called incorrectly’ PHP Notices. Would be nice to have the option to turn off the various scripts and styles it adds, as due to the above, yo

by photoMaldives

5⭐ Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options

Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options. It’s easy to dive right in and start adding your links – very intuitive. Only later do you start to realise just how many advanced options ther

Custom Meta Widget Reviews

by cocq

good……

but only one custom link can be added 🙁

by ilbazardimari

Semplice e essenziale

Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!

by Muge

Great convenience!

I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link Library or Custom Meta Widget more popular?
Link Library has 10K+ active installations while Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+. Link Library is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link Library or Custom Meta Widget?
Link Library has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Link Library and Custom Meta Widget free?
Link Library is free and Custom Meta Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link Library or Custom Meta Widget?
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?
Link Library was last updated 6 days ago and Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.