Link Library
The purpose of this plugin is to add the ability to output a list of link categories and a complete list of links with notes and descriptions.
4.7(97 reviews)
·10K+ active installs·Updated 5 days agoAs of April 2026, Link Library is a WordPress link plugin with 10K+ active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.4M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2005. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Downloads are up 909% this week. Support resolution rate: 0%. Top alternative: Custom Post Type Permalinks.
4.7/597 reviews
10K+active installs
0%resolved
21 yearssince 2005
Overview
This plugin is used to be able to create a page on your web site that will contain a list of all of the link categories that you have defined inside of the Links section of the WordPress administration, along with all links defined in these categories. The user can select a sub-set of categories to be displayed or not displayed. Link Library also offers a mode where only one category is shown at a time, using AJAX or HTML Get queries to load other categories based on user input. It can display a search box and find results based on queries. It can also display a form to accept user submissions and allow the site administrator to moderate them before listing the new entries. Finally, it can generate an RSS feed for your link collection so that people can be aware of additions to your link…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Simple. Powerful. Useful.
by atlasjack·5 months ago
One of the most useful plugins on all of WordPress. It has been, and remains, a classic.
Needs a little TLC
by Clicknathan·1 year ago
Nice plugin but throws 4 ‘Function wp_enqueue_style was called incorrectly’ PHP Notices.
Would be nice to have the option to turn off the various scripts and styles it adds, as due to the above, you can’t easily remove them with add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts' ... )
5⭐ Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options
by photoMaldives·2 years ago
Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options.
It’s easy to dive right in and start adding your links – very intuitive. Only later do you start to realise just how many advanced options there are for customising the front-end layout and back-end functionality.
Excellent, and a solid 5⭐
Most powerful plugin in its category
by Peter·2 years ago
I have been looking for a functional link directory plugin for a long time.
I have really tried everything that is currently available on the market – paid and free plugins.
Link Library is the most advanced and functional plugin I have ever tried.
Its capabilities are impressive and it would take a long time to list them here.
Many thanks and respects to the developer!
My favorite links plugin
by Nicole6870·2 years ago
This is my favorite links plugin. If you need a really robust library that is searchable and not just a list, try this one.
Download Trends
Today: 195Yesterday: 250This week: 5KPeriod total: 73K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.4+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v7.8
79.0%
Other
15.1%
v7.7
5.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
7.8.8
- Fixed potential security issue
Contributors
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