Link Library vs Listo (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Listo has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 12 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 Listo has 129K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link Library | Listo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 129K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2014 | |
| Age | 21 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.8.8 | 1.9 |
Rating Breakdown
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Listo
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Link Library averaged approximately 248 daily downloads while Listo averaged 19.
Recent Reviews
Link Library Reviews
Simple. Powerful. Useful.
One of the most useful plugins on all of WordPress. It has been, and remains, a classic.
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
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
Listo Reviews
Great general list
Great country list to avoid us to list them manually
Como funciona? how to work
Hola como funciona, lo instale pero no veo las opciones gracias
Brilliant!
LISTO is an excellent little addition to Contact Form 7. Saves lots of time. Only one small snag in the list of countries is that they’re sorted in alphabetical order of the 3-letter code for each cou
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