Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress

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Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.

302 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 228 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 75% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 9 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 100K.

1. ★★★★★ exporthailand

   4mo ago

   I’ve been using Internal Link Juicer for quite some time, and it has become one of my favorite SEO plugins. It automatically creates relevant internal links while giving me full control over keywords, exclusions, and linking behavior. The plugin is easy to configure, lightweight, and has saved me countless hours of manual work. My site’s internal linking structure is much stronger now, which has also improved the overall user experience.

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2. ★★★★★ melanino

   5mo ago

   It’s perfect this plugin.

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3. ★★★★★ Chris

   6mo ago

   I configured keywords and still a blank output in the dashboard I am going back to link whisper as at least the free version has some kind of function -5 stars

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4. ★★★★★ picaruco

   7mo ago

   This is an amazing plug-in. And the pro version is highly recommended. Thank you very much The best

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5. ★★★★★ jbhphx

   7mo ago

   It does what it says it does, and I’ve had zero issues with the plugin. Really well done.

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6. ★★★★★ Chef Torrenz

   7mo ago

   Super plugin

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7. ★★★★★ Satish Ithamsetty

   8mo ago

   I’ve been using Internal Link Juicer for several months now, and it has completely transformed how I handle internal linking on my WordPress site. Managing internal links manually across hundreds of blog posts used to consume a huge amount of time—this plugin eliminated that problem. The keyword-based auto-linking system is incredibly smart and efficient. You simply configure your target keywords for each post, and the plugin automatically creates relevant internal links throughout your content. It’s precise, clean, and never overdoes it—you have full control over the number of links per post, which pages to include or exclude, and how frequently links are inserted. What truly sets Internal Link Juicer apart is the balance between automation and control. Unlike other plugins that blindly insert links everywhere, this one respects your content structure and keeps everything looking natural for both readers and search engines. Since I started using it, I’ve seen clear improvements in: Crawl efficiency across my entire site Lower bounce rates as readers navigate to related posts Better distribution of link equity between pages Overall on-page SEO performance The plugin is lightweight, beginner-friendly, and integrates seamlessly with WordPress without slowing down my site. The free version offers tremendous value, and the Pro version unlocks detailed link analytics that are incredibly useful for SEO audits. The developer team (Team Updraft) is also very responsive and continuously updates the plugin to stay compatible with the latest WordPress versions—currently tested up to 6.9.4 with 90,000+ active installs, which speaks volumes about its reliability. If you run a content-heavy blog or authority site and are serious about SEO, Internal Link Juicer is a must-have. It saves hours of manual work, strengthens your site structure, and helps boost your rankings—all on autopilot. Highly recommended for bloggers, SEO professionals, and WordPress site owners alike!

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8. ★★★★★ diagnozabam

   8mo ago

   Modulul Internal Link Juicer este o soluție foarte utilă pentru optimizarea linkurilor interne în WordPress. Funcționează stabil, este ușor de configurat și ajută real la îmbunătățirea structurii SEO a site-ului. Recomand cu încredere tuturor celor care vor o automatizare eficientă a interlinking-ului. This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by diagnozabam. Reason: taguri

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.26.0 FEATURE: Internal import now supports non-hierarchical taxonomies such as product_tag. Developers can extend this via the ilj_allowed_import_tag_taxonomies filter. FIX: Fix issue with gap linking unwanted characters. FIX 2.26.0
2. — Version 2.25.2 FEATURE: Added a notice and duplicate list for repeated keywords during input. FIX: Added a fallback mechanism to check for table existence and avoid potential database errors caused by attempting to rename non-existent 2.25.2
3. — Version 2.24.7 COMPATIBILITY: Update Freemius SDK to version 2.11.0. FIX: Implemented additional checks for posts/terms before scheduling incoming/outgoing index rebuild to optimize performance. FIX: Fixed a PHP deprecation warning cau 2.24.7
4. — Version 2.24.6 COMPATIBILITY: Update Freemius SDK to version 2.9.0. FIX: Added checks in get_cpt_singular_name() and get_taxonomy_singular_name() to prevent PHP warnings when post type or taxonomy is null . FIX: Fixed UI issue on dashb 2.24.6
5. — Version 2.24.5 COMPATIBILITY: Replace deprecated jQuery 3 code with new code. COMPATIBILITY: Update Freemius SDK to version 2.8.1. COMPATIBILITY: Updated jQuery initialization to use the shorthand $(function() { ... }); instead of the 2.24.5
6. — Version 2.24.4 SECURITY: Fixed Cross Site Request Forgery for “ilj_rebuild_index” and “ilj_render_batch_info”. FEATURE: Implement pagination for link statistics. FEATURE: Link Preview for generated links. FIX: Resolve timeout issue wit 2.24.4

All 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.26.0). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗
   2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.24.6 Patched in 2.25.2
2. Patched Medium · 4.3 Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress <= 2.24.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2024-07-09 CVE-2024-37941 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 2.24.3 Patched in 2.24.4
3. Patched Medium · 4.4 Internal Link Juicer <= 2.23.4 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-02-08 CVE-2024-0657 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.23.4 Patched in 2.23.5
4. Patched Medium · 6.3 Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks ↗
   2022-03-04 CVE-2022-4974 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.3.0 Patched in 1.3.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 22 languages, 7 at 90% or more

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-10-23 90K+ → 100K+ up after 232 days in tier
2. 2026-03-05 80K+ → 90K+ up after 129 days in tier
3. 2025-10-27 70K+ → 80K+ up after 237 days in tier
4. 2025-03-04 60K+ → 70K+ up after 222 days in tier
5. 2024-07-25 50K+ → 60K+ up after 246 days in tier
6. 2023-11-22 40K+ → 50K+ up after 1 days in tier
7. 2023-11-21 50K+ → 40K+ down after 5 days in tier
8. 2023-11-16 40K+ → 50K+ up after 160 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

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Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress: 100K+ active installs, 4.7★ (537 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-01. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/internal-links