The Permalinker vs LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
5(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
View LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, The Permalinker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Permalinker has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | The Permalinker | LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.0 | 4.2.2 |
Rating
5/5The Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
2The Permalinker
◄LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode1
Active Installs
100The Permalinker
◄LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode10
Total Downloads
12K+The Permalinker
◄LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AThe Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoThe Permalinker
◄LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode10 years ago
First Released
2009The Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode2013
Age
17 yearsThe Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
2.6+The Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode3.0+
PHP Requires
false+The Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.9.0The Permalinker
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode4.2.2
Rating Breakdown
The Permalinker
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Permalinker or LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode more popular?
The Permalinker has 100 active installations while LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode has 10. The Permalinker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Permalinker or LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
The Permalinker has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are The Permalinker and LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode free?
The Permalinker is free and LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Permalinker or LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode?
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?
The Permalinker was last updated 1 year ago and LCT Text/Image Linking Shortcode was last updated 10 years ago.
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