Link View vs Grouped Links Widget (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, Link View has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link View has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Grouped Links Widget has 10.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link View | Grouped Links Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 10.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Age | 14 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8.0 | 2.0.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Link View
◄Grouped Links WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
11Link View
◄Grouped Links Widget0
Active Installs
800Link View
◄Grouped Links Widget20
Total Downloads
55K+Link View
◄Grouped Links Widget10.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ALink View
Grouped Links WidgetN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoLink View
◄Grouped Links Widget15 years ago
First Released
2012Link View
Grouped Links Widget2008
Age
14 yearsLink View
Grouped Links Widget18 years
WP Requires
4.9+Link View
Grouped Links Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Link View
Grouped Links Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink View
Grouped Links WidgetFree
Latest Version
0.8.0Link View
Grouped Links Widget2.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Link View
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
27%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Grouped Links Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Link View or Grouped Links Widget more popular?
Link View has 800 active installations while Grouped Links Widget has 20. Link View is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link View or Grouped Links Widget?
Link View has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Grouped Links Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Link View and Grouped Links Widget free?
Link View is free and Grouped Links Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link View or Grouped Links 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 View was last updated 5 years ago and Grouped Links Widget was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.