Link Library vs Document Gallery (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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Document Gallery

Document Gallery

4.8(112)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Document Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 112 reviews) while Link Library leads in active installations (10K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Library has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Document Gallery has 320K+. Document Gallery has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Link Library
Document Gallery4.8/5
Total Reviews
97Link Library
Document Gallery112
Active Installs
10K+Link Library
Document Gallery9.0K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Link Library
Document Gallery320K+
Support Resolution
0%Link Library
Document Gallery0%
Last Updated
6 days agoLink Library
Document Gallery3 months ago
First Released
2005Link Library
Document Gallery2012
Age
21 yearsLink Library
Document Gallery14 years
WP Requires
4.4+Link Library
Document Gallery6.1+
PHP Requires
false+Link Library
Document Gallery5.6+
Business Model
FreeLink Library
Document GalleryFree
Latest Version
7.8.8Link Library
Document Gallery5.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Link Library

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

Document Gallery

4.8/5(112 reviews)
5
87%
4
9%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

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

Document Gallery Reviews

by ulyssesnz

Plugin works really well even on WP 6.8.1

Hi Dan, I have been using the Document Gallery plugin for many years and swear by it. It has also been working really well on WP version 6.8.1 with PHP version 7.4.33 Unfortunately when my host

by Marc Lafay

Works fine on WP 6.5.4

Although some administration functions are missing, this plugin is operational on recent versions of WP. I haven’t found the equivalent elsewhere, so it’s a shame it’s not being maintained. Th

by squaladesign

Not working

After 1 hour, I give up. I couldn’t find a way to show the shortcode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link Library or Document Gallery more popular?
Link Library has 10K+ active installations while Document Gallery has 9.0K+. Link Library is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link Library or Document Gallery?
Link Library has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Document Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 112 reviews.
Are Link Library and Document Gallery free?
Link Library is free and Document Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link Library or Document Gallery?
As of April 2026, Link Library has a 0% support resolution rate while Document Gallery has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Link Library was last updated 6 days ago and Document Gallery was last updated 3 months ago.

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