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Link Whisper Free vs Link Juice Optimizer (2026)

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

Link Whisper Free

Link Whisper Free

4(119)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Link Juice Optimizer

Link Juice Optimizer

5(4)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Link Juice Optimizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Link Whisper Free leads in active installations (30K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Whisper Free has accumulated 854K+ total downloads while Link Juice Optimizer has 22K+. Link Juice Optimizer has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Link Whisper Free
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Link Juice Optimizer5/5
Total Reviews
119Link Whisper Free
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Link Juice Optimizer4
Active Installs
30K+Link Whisper Free
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Link Juice Optimizer6.0K+
Total Downloads
854K+Link Whisper Free
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Link Juice Optimizer22K+
Support Resolution
0%Link Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer0%
Last Updated
1 month agoLink Whisper Free
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Link Juice Optimizer2 years ago
First Released
2020Link Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer2022
Age
6 yearsLink Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer4 years
WP Requires
4.6+Link Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Link Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer5.6.39+
Business Model
FreeLink Whisper Free
Link Juice OptimizerFree
Latest Version
0.9.2Link Whisper Free
Link Juice Optimizer2.3.2

Rating Breakdown

Link Whisper Free

4/5(119 reviews)
5
69%
4
7%
3
1%
2
7%
1
17%

Link Juice Optimizer

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Link Whisper Free Reviews

by tischo

Great plugin and support

The plugin works just as expected and should be everyones choice for internal linking. It will always be our go to solution for an internal linking plugin. The support is also great and answers fast.

by micheallgarcia

Very Helpful Plugin for Internal Linking

I have been using Link Whisper on my WordPress sites for a while, and it has been genuinely helpful for managing internal links. The plugin suggests relevant links while writing or editing posts, whic

by ChrisL

Admin dashboard advert cannot be dismissed.

Annoying advert for discount coupon which comes back after being dismissed.

Link Juice Optimizer Reviews

by InternetCommunication

Excellent plugin

Très efficace et simple à paramétrer. Je recommande !Attention à bien vérifier les modifications de css.

by Elodie

Good plugin !!

Très bon plugin !

by floresneroll

Magnifique plugin !

Tellement simple à utiliser, j’ai été bluffée. Moi qui ne connais pas grand chose au code, j’ai pu l’utiliser sans problème (avec une petite video d’explication quand même, je vous conseille cette d’e

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link Whisper Free or Link Juice Optimizer more popular?
Link Whisper Free has 30K+ active installations while Link Juice Optimizer has 6.0K+. Link Whisper Free is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link Whisper Free or Link Juice Optimizer?
Link Whisper Free has a 4/5 rating from 119 reviews, while Link Juice Optimizer has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Link Whisper Free and Link Juice Optimizer free?
Link Whisper Free is free and Link Juice Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link Whisper Free or Link Juice Optimizer?
As of April 2026, Link Whisper Free has a 0% support resolution rate while Link Juice Optimizer has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Link Whisper Free was last updated 1 month ago and Link Juice Optimizer was last updated 2 years ago.

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