Link Library

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 64% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ atlasjack

   10mo ago

   One of the most useful plugins on all of WordPress. It has been, and remains, a classic.

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2. ★★★★★ Clicknathan

   2.2y ago

   Nice plugin but throws 4 ‘Function wp_enqueue_style was called incorrectly’ PHP Notices. Would be nice to have the option to turn off the various scripts and styles it adds, as due to the above, you can’t easily remove them with add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts' ... )

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3. ★★★★★ photoMaldives

   2.5y ago

   Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options. It’s easy to dive right in and start adding your links – very intuitive. Only later do you start to realise just how many advanced options there are for customising the front-end layout and back-end functionality. Excellent, and a solid 5⭐

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4. ★★★★★ Peter

   2.6y ago

   I have been looking for a functional link directory plugin for a long time.I have really tried everything that is currently available on the market – paid and free plugins.Link Library is the most advanced and functional plugin I have ever tried.Its capabilities are impressive and it would take a long time to list them here.Many thanks and respects to the developer!

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5. ★★★★★ Nicole6870

   3.4y ago

   This is my favorite links plugin. If you need a really robust library that is searchable and not just a list, try this one.

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6. ★★★★★ Colleen Gratzer

   3.7y ago

   I use this plugin to have a stock image directory on my website. I get great feedback on it. The plugin was easy to understand and to get things set up. When I noticed a few accessibility issues, I brought them to the attention of the developer. Yannick made the requested modifications in one of the next releases. This topic was modified 3 years, 7 months ago by Colleen Gratzer. This topic was modified 3 years, 7 months ago by Colleen Gratzer.

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7. ★★★★★ alan1943

   3.9y ago

   I contacted the developer several times and each time he has been very attentive and helpful. For a free plugin, his service is beyond. 5-star rating for sure!!

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8. ★★★★★ dmsr

   4.1y ago

   Si vous préférez plus simple, ré-activez le gestionnaire de lien natif de WP via le plugin Link Manager, sinon ce plugin est ultra complet, peut-être un peu trop…

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 7.9.3 Fixed potential security issue 7.9.3
2. — Version 7.9.2 Fix for links importer, both scheduled and manual Fix for empty OPML when using multilingual plugin 7.9.2
3. — Version 7.9.1 Fix for scheduled import not assigning categories to links 7.9.1
4. — Version 7.9.0 Fixed bug with broken link checker 7.9.0
5. — Version 7.8.9 Fixed potential security issue 7.8.9
6. — Version 7.8.8 Fixed potential security issue 7.8.8

24 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Critical · 9.1 Link Library <= 7.9.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via link_url Parameter ↗
   2026-08-14 CVE-2026-18855 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 7.9.4 Patched in 7.9.5
2. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.9.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-08-03 CVE-2026-16535 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.9.3 Patched in 7.9.4
3. Medium · 6.1 Link Library < 7.9.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-07-29 CVE-2026-18197 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 7.9.4 Patched in 7.9.4
4. High · 7.5 Link Library <= 7.9.2 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection ↗
   2026-07-23 CVE-2026-16532 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 7.9.2 Patched in 7.9.3
5. High · 8.1 Link Library <= 7.8.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Deletion ↗
   2026-04-22 CVE-2026-40779 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 7.8.8 Patched in 7.8.9
6. Medium · 6.4 Link Library <= 7.8.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery ↗
   2025-12-24 CVE-2025-68600 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Affects <= 7.8.7 Patched in 7.8.8
7. Medium · 6.4 Link Library <= 7.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-04-22 CVE-2025-46237 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.8 Patched in 7.8.1
8. Medium · 6.4 Link Library <= 7.7.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Link Additional Parameters ↗
   2025-04-04 CVE-2025-2889 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.7.3 Patched in 7.8
9. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.7.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-01-20 CVE-2024-13404 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.7.2 Patched in 7.7.3
10. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.7.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-07-11 CVE-2024-38711 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.7.1 Patched in 7.7.2
11. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.6.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-06-06 CVE-2024-35687 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.6.3 Patched in 7.6.4
12. Medium · 6.4 Link Library <= 7.6.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via link-library Shortcode ↗
    2024-05-07 CVE-2024-4281 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.6.11 Patched in 7.7
13. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-03-16 CVE-2024-29123 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.6 Patched in 7.6.1
14. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.6.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-03-13 CVE-2024-2325 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.6.6 Patched in 7.6.7
15. Medium · 6.5 Link Library <= 7.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-02-19 CVE-2024-1559 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.6 Patched in 7.6.1
16. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.5.13 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'link_price' and 'link_tags' ↗
    2024-02-05 CVE-2024-24879 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.5.13 Patched in 7.6
17. Medium · 4.3 Link Library <= 7.5.13 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via action_admin_init ↗
    2024-02-05 CVE-2024-24875 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 7.5.13 Patched in 7.6
18. Medium · 5.5 Link Library <= 7.4 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2022-12-23 CVE-2022-4199 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.4 Patched in 7.4.1
19. Medium · 5.3 Link Library <= 7.2.7 - Missing Authorization Checks ↗
    2021-12-30 CVE-2021-25093 Missing Authorization Affects <= 7.2.7 Patched in 7.2.8
20. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 7.2.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2021-12-30 CVE-2021-25091 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 7.2.8 Patched in 7.2.9
21. Medium · 4.3 Link Library <= 7.2.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Library Settings Reset ↗
    2021-12-30 CVE-2021-25092 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 7.2.7 Patched in 7.2.8
22. High · 7.2 Link Library <= 5.9.13.26 – SQL Injection ↗
    2017-08-14 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 5.9.13.26 Patched in 5.9.13.27
23. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 5.9.12.29 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2016-08-15 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 5.9.12.30 Patched in 5.9.12.30
24. Medium · 6.1 Link Library <= 5.8.10.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2014-11-08 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 5.8.10.6 Patched in 5.8.11

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

Translated into 62 languages, 2 at 90% or more

Plus 38 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

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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).

• VK Link Target Controller 30K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
• P Page Links To 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• P Posts List 7K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags D
• P Permalink Editor 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags D
• A Ambrosite Next/Previous Page Link Plus 900+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• LH Page Links To 500+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D

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Link Library: 10K+ active installs, 4.7★ (97 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/link-library