List Plugins vs VK Link Target Controller
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
VK Link Target Controller leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,056, ahead of List Plugins at #47,246. Over the last 7 days VK Link Target Controller held its place and List Plugins slipped 7,906 places. VK Link Target Controller has the largest install base, roughly 3000× the next: 30K+ active installs against 10+ for List Plugins. Downloads this week: VK Link Target Controller 532 and List Plugins 18. Ratings: List Plugins 4★ from 4 and VK Link Target Controller 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | List Plugins | VK Link Target Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #47,246 ▼ 7906 | #1,056 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 532 |
| Rating | 4★ (4) | 5★ (2) |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2016 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 1.10.5 |
| Best rank on record | #33,657 | #1,052 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2011 | Jan 2015 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, List Plugins or VK Link Target Controller?
By active installs, VK Link Target Controller: 30K+ sites run it against 10+ for List Plugins, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, List Plugins or VK Link Target Controller?
VK Link Target Controller, at #1,056 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with List Plugins at #47,246. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are List Plugins or VK Link Target Controller alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.