Simple Link Directory – AI Powered

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

With only 2,000 active installs and a low raw install count, the plugin has limited traction compared to alternatives like Directorist at 20,000 installs or PrettyLinks at 200,000, though it scores above baseline thanks to a high install-to-rating ratio.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated in July 2026 and is tested against WordPress 7.0.1 with a minimum PHP requirement of 7.4, indicating active and current maintenance.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 rating from 121 reviewers signals unusually high user satisfaction, well above what most directory plugins achieve.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread exists with a 0 percent resolution rate, which is a concern given how thin the sample size is and how few public conversations there are about troubleshooting.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It is tested with the latest WordPress release, supports PHP 7.4+, and has no reported compatibility flags, earning full marks here.

Scores higher than 53% of indexed plugins

About

AI Powered LINK DIRECTORY Plugin for WordPress to Curate Links for Web Directory. Link Management, Directory Listings, Link Archive, Vendor Directory

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-09-21 12:54pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.2+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

7 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 1 High 5 Medium

Most recent: May 1, 2026

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Simple Link Directory <= 8.9.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes Medium

May 1, 2026 Patched in ["8.9.4"] CVE-2026-7209

Simple Link Directory <= 8.8.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

December 15, 2025 Patched in ["8.8.4"] CVE-2025-67465

Simple Link Directory <= 8.8.3 - Missing Authorization Medium

December 15, 2025 Patched in ["8.8.4"] CVE-2025-67576

Simple Link Directory <= 8.4.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Medium

December 12, 2024 Patched in ["8.4.6"] CVE-2024-12417

Simple Link Directory <= 7.7.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection Critical

February 28, 2022 Patched in ["7.7.2"] CVE-2022-0760

Simple Link Directory < 7.3.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 9, 2019 Patched in ["7.3.5"] CVE-2019-13463

Simple Link Directory <= 5.6.0 - PHP Object Injection High

November 12, 2018 Patched in ["5.7.0"]

What It Does

Simple Link Directory turns a WordPress site into a curated, searchable directory of outbound links organized by category. It provides front-end submission forms, link management, and AI-assisted features for categorizing and describing listed resources. Think of it as a link catalog rather than a traditional business directory with maps and reviews.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want to publish resource pages, vendor lists, link archives, or curated directories where the primary content is a collection of links grouped by topic. It works best for niche sites, affiliate marketers, and community sites that need a structured way to present external or internal links to visitors.

Who Should Skip It

If you need a full business directory with maps, reviews, paid listings, or classified ads functionality, this plugin is too narrow and you should look at Directorist or HivePress instead. Similarly, anyone primarily needing URL shortening, cloaking, or click tracking for affiliate links will find PrettyLinks more appropriate.

The Bottom Line

Simple Link Directory delivers exactly what its name promises: a focused, well-rated, and actively maintained link curation tool, but its 2,000 installs and near-empty support forum mean it is a bet on a smaller ecosystem. It is a good fit for sites that genuinely need a link catalog and not a full directory platform. Score 76.68 out of 100 places it in the mid-tier, reliable but not best-in-class.

Pick this if you need user-submitted classified ads or paid listings on top of a directory structure.

Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 87/100

Choose Directorist for a more mature, full-featured business directory with 20,000 installs and stronger ecosystem support.

GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory 86/100

Opt for GeoDirectory when location-based listings and map integration are central to your site.

PrettyLinks – Affiliate Link Management, URL Shortener, Link Cloaking, Tracking & Branded Short Links 86/100

Pick PrettyLinks if your real goal is tracking and managing affiliate outbound links rather than publishing a browsable directory.

HivePress – Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads Plugin 80/100

Choose HivePress if you want a polished, marketplace-style directory with stronger theming and paid listing add-ons.