Post Link Shortcodes vs WP link or article sharing (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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WP link or article sharing
4(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
View WP link or article sharing Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Link Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Link Shortcodes has accumulated 3.5K+ total downloads while WP link or article sharing has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Post Link Shortcodes | WP link or article sharing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.5K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.4.1 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5Post Link Shortcodes
◄WP link or article sharing4/5
Total Reviews
2Post Link Shortcodes
◄WP link or article sharing1
Active Installs
40Post Link Shortcodes
◄WP link or article sharing10
Total Downloads
3.5K+Post Link Shortcodes
◄WP link or article sharing1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharingN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoPost Link Shortcodes
◄WP link or article sharing10 years ago
First Released
2013Post Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharing2014
Age
13 yearsPost Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharing12 years
WP Requires
3.6+Post Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharing3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Post Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharingfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharingFree
Latest Version
0.4.1Post Link Shortcodes
WP link or article sharing1.3
Rating Breakdown
Post Link Shortcodes
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP link or article sharing
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post Link Shortcodes or WP link or article sharing more popular?
Post Link Shortcodes has 40 active installations while WP link or article sharing has 10. Post Link Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Link Shortcodes or WP link or article sharing?
Post Link Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP link or article sharing has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Post Link Shortcodes and WP link or article sharing free?
Post Link Shortcodes is free and WP link or article sharing is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Link Shortcodes or WP link or article sharing?
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?
Post Link Shortcodes was last updated 6 years ago and WP link or article sharing was last updated 10 years ago.
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