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Display Links by Category

A simple shortcode plugin for displaying links by category through custom fields.

By Aleksandar Arsovski·Links·Free
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·40 active installs·Updated 14 years ago
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As of April 2026, Display Links by Category is a WordPress links plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 4.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Broken Link Checker.

0/5Rating
40active installs
4.0K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

This plugin allows users to display their WordPress links by category through custom fields.

The following gives a step-by-step setup overview:

  1. Enable the plugin (check the installation tab)
  2. Go to the page/post where you’d like to place your links/blogroll
  3. Make sure that Custom Fields are visible (on the edit page or post page click on the “Screen Options” in the top right and make sure “Custom Fields” is checked off)
  4. Under CUstom fields click on the enter new link
  5. Enter an ID in the “Name” field – the plugin uses the ID “display_links” as a default
  6. Enter the category name of the links you’d like to display in the “Value” field
  7. Click on the “Add Custom Field” button
  8. Enter the following shortcode int…
Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.2.1+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Addded the option to choose to display all categories
  • Bug fixes (ex: if category name is wrong, all categories used to display – now, none are displayed)
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Enej BajgorićEnej Bajgorićubcdevubcdevctlt-devctlt-devAleksandar ArsovskiAleksandar Arsovski
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2011
WP Requires
3.2.1+
Tested Up To
3.2.1
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
4.0K+
Added
Nov 25, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

linksblogrollbookmarksshortcodedisplay links

Developer

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Aleksandar Arsovski
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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