WP Links Page vs Simple Link Directory (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Link Directory has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 121 reviews) while WP Links Page leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Links Page has accumulated 124K+ total downloads while Simple Link Directory has 338K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Links Page | Simple Link Directory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 45 | ► | 121 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 124K+ | ► | 338K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.0 | 8.8.9 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Links Page
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Links Page averaged approximately 16 daily downloads while Simple Link Directory averaged 166.
Recent Reviews
WP Links Page Reviews
Great plugin, but…
This plugin works well, but the developer could improve it, because it would be perfect if it could get a text field from an external website with the description of that website. This functionality i
great support
I had problems with the plugin after updating but Robert helped very fast and friendly. Thanks Robert!
Great plugin
Willing and fast support, plugin meets all requirements, current version, no problems, I recommend it.
Simple Link Directory Reviews
Does exactly what is supposed to do
Great plugin. I was looking for such feature, and it does exactly what it says it does. Thanks for your work!
Just great
It’s a great tool. Lots of config options to choose on how to present your lists.Support is also great. Had an issue with color picker. Got it fixed in hardly 24 hours.
Developers ignore my questions and waste my time
So this all started when I got an email saying that I had to pay to renew a plugin called “Simple Link Directory,” but when I went to look in my settings and left nav, I couldn’t find it. I couldn’t e
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