Extend Link
Add classes, IDs, titles, rel attributes, and download options to links. Includes H1–H6 heading support and built-in link status checker for SEO.
3(2 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 2 months agoAs of April 2026, Extend Link is a WordPress seo plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Download volume is stable this week. Top alternative: Yoast SEO – Advanced SEO with real-time….
3/52 reviews
1.0K+active installs
12K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016
Overview
Extend Link – Link Options for Editor
The Extend Link plugin Allows you to add classes, IDs, titles, rel attributes, and file download options to links directly from the “Extend Link” dialog in the Classic Editor and Classic Block in Gutenberg. It also provides H1–H6 support, so you can, for example, add an ID or classes to a heading. A lightweight, professional plugin, free and always will remain free!
Key Features
Enhanced Link Attributes:
* Add custom CSS classes to links.
* Assign unique IDs for precise targeting.
* Add title attributes (tooltips on hover).
* Set rel attributes: nofollow, noreferrer, noopener.
* Open links in new tabs (target=”_blank”).
* Enable file download instead of opening.
* Check link status in real-time.
Heading Support (H1-H6):
* Add I…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor :(
by Digital & SEO·6 years ago
The idea is great and a great job but it doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor 🙁
When the plugin is updated by adding the functionalities under the existing “open in new window” button in the Gutenberg editor, it will obviously deserve 5 stars.
- This topic was modified 6 years, 4 months ago by Digital & SEO.
Makes adding a Link Class easy.
by photoworkout·8 years ago
Easy to use for adding a Link Class attribute for your links in the TinyMCE editor.
Download Trends
Today: 5Yesterday: 14This week: 62Period total: 3K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v2.0
51.9%
v1.0
48.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
2.0.1
- Security: Enhanced URL validation in link checker feature.
- Improved: Added additional security checks for better protection.
- Fixed: Strengthened permission verification for AJAX requests.
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