Simple Link List Widget vs Hypernotes (2026)

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

Simple Link List Widget

4.6(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago

View Simple Link List Widget

Hypernotes

5(1)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago

View Hypernotes

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hypernotes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Link List Widget leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Link List Widget has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Hypernotes has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Simple Link List Widget		Hypernotes
Rating	4.6/5	►	5/5
Total Reviews	9	◄	1
Active Installs	2.0K+	◄	60
Total Downloads	55K+	◄	3.0K+
Support Resolution	N/A		N/A
Last Updated	7 years ago	►	4 years ago
First Released	2011		2021
Age	15 years		5 years
WP Requires	2.8+		5.7+
PHP Requires	false+		5.3+
Business Model	Free		Free
Latest Version	0.3.2		1.0.1

Rating

4.6/5Simple Link List Widget

►

Hypernotes5/5

Total Reviews

9Simple Link List Widget

◄

Hypernotes1

Active Installs

2.0K+Simple Link List Widget

◄

Hypernotes60

Total Downloads

55K+Simple Link List Widget

◄

Hypernotes3.0K+

Support Resolution

N/ASimple Link List Widget

HypernotesN/A

Last Updated

7 years agoSimple Link List Widget

►

Hypernotes4 years ago

First Released

2011Simple Link List Widget

Hypernotes2021

Age

15 yearsSimple Link List Widget

Hypernotes5 years

WP Requires

2.8+Simple Link List Widget

Hypernotes5.7+

PHP Requires

false+Simple Link List Widget

Hypernotes5.3+

Business Model

FreeSimple Link List Widget

HypernotesFree

Latest Version

0.3.2Simple Link List Widget

Hypernotes1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Link List Widget

4.6/5(9 reviews)

89%

11%

Hypernotes

5/5(1 reviews)

100%

Download Trends

Recent Reviews

Simple Link List Widget Reviews

by Cking

Great Plugin!

Many thanks to the author of this great and easy to use plugin!

by AsaHersh

Stopped working…

Compatible up to 4.2.7.. we are now at 4.4.2… Suddenly started throwing 404 errors on all links, after installation of latest wordpress. Was a great substitute for defunct “blog roll”.. Now what to do

by Batyu-vitez

Very good, but not accessible

It’s a very good and reliable plugin. A would add two points to develop even better: 1. Make itt accessible. Many people cannot use mouse, only keyboard. 2. Alternative text before link. If you do no

Hypernotes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Link List Widget or Hypernotes more popular?

Simple Link List Widget has 2.0K+ active installations while Hypernotes has 60. Simple Link List Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.

Which has better ratings — Simple Link List Widget or Hypernotes?

Simple Link List Widget has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Hypernotes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.

Are Simple Link List Widget and Hypernotes free?

Simple Link List Widget is free and Hypernotes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.

Which plugin has better support — Simple Link List Widget or Hypernotes?

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?

Simple Link List Widget was last updated 7 years ago and Hypernotes was last updated 4 years ago.

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