Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Extend Link currently ranks #6639 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6634, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 7% versus the month before (13/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #6639 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6646 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6662 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6686 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 14 |
| 2026-08-31 | 21 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 13 |
| 2026-03-31 | 13 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 125 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Alobaidi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2016-10-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add classes, IDs, titles, rel attributes, and download options to links. Includes H1–H6 heading support and built-in link status checker for SEO.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Extend Link?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Extend Link?
As of October 16, 2026, Extend Link ranks #6639 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6634.
When was Extend Link last updated?
Extend Link was last updated on August 21, 2026 (version 2.0.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Extend Link?
Extend Link is developed by Alobaidi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2016.
