Page Links To vs Private by Default (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Private by Default has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Page Links To leads in active installations (100K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Page Links To has accumulated 4.7M+ total downloads while Private by Default has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Page Links To | Private by Default | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 156 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 4.7M+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | Yesterday | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2015 | |
| Age | 21 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.1 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Page Links To
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Recent Reviews
Page Links To Reviews
Simple and it works
This plugin does exactly what it says. Allows you to link a page to an external URL. SO easy to use and works perfectly every time.
Had issues, then understood I had to change Permalinks settings.
Had issues based on the Permalinks set up. Using a Custom structure fixed that.
Right to the point
This plugin does what it says perfect. It works even with the query block on FSE themes. I hope you guys keep the maintenance going. Good job!
Private by Default Reviews
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