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AddQuicktag vs WP SoftLinks (2026)

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

AddQuicktag

AddQuicktag

4.7(44)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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WP SoftLinks

WP SoftLinks

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View WP SoftLinks

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP SoftLinks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while AddQuicktag leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AddQuicktag has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP SoftLinks has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5AddQuicktag
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WP SoftLinks5/5
Total Reviews
44AddQuicktag
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WP SoftLinks2
Active Installs
100K+AddQuicktag
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WP SoftLinks10
Total Downloads
1.4M+AddQuicktag
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WP SoftLinks1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AAddQuicktag
WP SoftLinksN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoAddQuicktag
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WP SoftLinks11 years ago
First Released
2007AddQuicktag
WP SoftLinks2014
Age
19 yearsAddQuicktag
WP SoftLinks12 years
WP Requires
4.0+AddQuicktag
WP SoftLinks3.6+
PHP Requires
false+AddQuicktag
WP SoftLinksfalse+
Business Model
FreeAddQuicktag
WP SoftLinksFree
Latest Version
2.6.1AddQuicktag
WP SoftLinks1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

AddQuicktag

4.7/5(44 reviews)
5
84%
4
9%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%

WP SoftLinks

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

Recent Reviews

AddQuicktag Reviews

by himejiro

The trouble has been resolved. ( AddQuicktag 2.6.1 )

WordPress4.9.18 AddQuicktag 2.6.1 Japanese ————- This plugin is very useful！ （star*5 ★★★★★） 　 However, after updating, I can no longer save the label name of the button. I typed it in English instead

by BeeCee

Old-fashioned interface

Meanwhile in 2021 the plugin could get a new interface … it is hard and confusing to edit there anything.

by babylonix

Обалденный плагин

Очень удобный, как раз то, чего не хватало. Спасибо за работу.

WP SoftLinks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AddQuicktag or WP SoftLinks more popular?
AddQuicktag has 100K+ active installations while WP SoftLinks has 10. AddQuicktag is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AddQuicktag or WP SoftLinks?
AddQuicktag has a 4.7/5 rating from 44 reviews, while WP SoftLinks has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are AddQuicktag and WP SoftLinks free?
AddQuicktag is free and WP SoftLinks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AddQuicktag or WP SoftLinks?
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?
AddQuicktag was last updated 4 years ago and WP SoftLinks was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.