Plugin info

Total downloads: 308
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/27/2025 (188 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/27/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 188 days ago

38/100

Is AutoLink Keywords abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 188 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

AutoLink Keywords helps you easily add internal or external links to your content by automatically linking specified keywords.

Features:
* Define keyword-URL pairs in the settings page.
* Limit the maximum number of links per post.
* Optionally open links in a new tab.
* Optionally add rel=”nofollow” attribute.
* Case-insensitive matching.
* Prevents linking inside already linked text.
* Lightweight and simple to use.

A brief Markdown Example

Define keyword-URL pairs like:

wordpress|https://wordpress.org
php|https://www.php.net

Links will open in a new tab with optional nofollow attribute if configured.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/autolink-keywords.
  2. Activate the plugin via the WordPress Plugins page.
  3. Go to AutoLink AutoLink Keywords in the admin menu.
  4. Enter keyword|URL pairs, one per line (e.g. wordpress|https://wordpress.org).
  5. Configure link options and save.
  6. The plugin will automatically link keywords in your posts and pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this slow down my site?

No, it’s optimized to run only on single post/page views.

Can I add multiple URLs to one keyword?

No, only one URL per keyword.

Does it link keywords inside widgets or excerpts?

No, it only modifies the main post/page content.

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Changelog

1.1

  • Added About page with usage instructions.
  • Improved keyword matching and performance.

1.0

  • Initial release with basic keyword linking functionality.