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Link Shortcut

by husani · 30+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
Limited data1 Critical1 Warning

Limited data: Link Shortcut has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Link Shortcut
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 213 months (last release 23 Apr 2009). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.23 Apr 2010Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 44 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Link Shortcut still maintained?
No. Last release 23 Apr 2009, over 17 years ago. 23 Apr 2009 · wordpress.org
Who owns Link Shortcut, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Link Shortcut removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Link Shortcut safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Link Shortcut update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.4. No one-star spike after it. 23 Apr 2009 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2009.

Maintenance

Last release
18 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
2.7 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Link Shortcut
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 23 Apr 2009. Tested up to 2.7, 44 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews.

Rating distribution
5 star0
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
30+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.4
Author
husani
Added
6 Apr 2009
Last updated
23 Apr 2009
Active installs
30+
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
2.7.1
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
link, links, redirect, shortcut, permalink

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Questions about Link Shortcut

Is Link Shortcut still maintained?

No. Last release 23 Apr 2009, over 17 years ago.

Who owns Link Shortcut, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Link Shortcut removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is Link Shortcut safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Link Shortcut update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.4. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue