Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker currently ranks #21657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20577, first reached on Oct 11, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 10+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 40+ today — it crossed the 40+ mark around September 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.15, shipped on Sep 27, 2026 (20 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #21657 |
| 2026-09-30 | #22713 |
| 2026-08-31 | #26104 |
| 2026-07-31 | #31310 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 22 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 25 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Royal Plugins |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.15 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-27 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Free affiliate link management, URL shortener, and link cloaking plugin with geo-targeting, A/B testing, QR codes, and auto-linking. No premium tier.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker?
As of October 17, 2026, Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker ranks #21657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20577.
When was Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker last updated?
Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker was last updated on September 27, 2026 (version 2.0.15). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker?
Royal Links – Affiliate Link Cloaking, Shortener & Tracker is developed by Royal Plugins. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2026.
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