Links shortcode
The plugin provides the shortcode 'links'. This shortcode shows all links having specified characteristics, following a specified template.
4.5(12 reviews)
·900 active installs·Updated 6 years agoAs of April 2026, Links shortcode is a WordPress link plugin with 900 active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 12 reviews. It has been downloaded 43K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 6 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Custom Post Type Permalinks.
4.5/512 reviews
900active installs
43K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010
Overview
The plugin re-enables the Link Manager in WordPress and provides the shortcode ‘links’. This shortcode displays a list of all links having specified characteristics, for example a link category name in your post. By default it includes a Facebook Like button for every link, but this can be easily disabled.
The plugin supports a customizable template for showing links. This enables you to use the shortcode to display links in any format you like, for example in a list or a table, with or without link images, etc. All relevant properties of a link are supported and listed on the Settings page of the plugin.
The typical format for the short code is
[links option1=”x” option2=”y” etc…]
The following options are available:
- fblike: Show the facebook…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.8+ requiredTested up to 5.2.24 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.8.3 (20-01-2018)
- Compatible up to WordPress 4.9
- Fixed warning for dates that do not include ‘-‘ character.
Contributors
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