Advanced Link Block — WordPress Download Manager Plugin
by Scerno · WordPress.org page · Website
Advanced Link Block has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,027 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 22, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Advanced Link Block at a glance
Is Advanced Link Block well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Choose from various link types: standard URL, Email, Phone, File, or Raw
- Dynamically show relevant options for each type
- Add link attributes like target, rel, and download
- Use the WordPress media picker to insert file links
- Apply custom cursor styles and display behavior (block, contents, flex)
- Frontend click logic simulates real anchor wrapping (bypassing Gutenberg limitations)
Where Advanced Link Block ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Advanced Link Block appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Download Manager Plugins | #49 by tag, not in search | #87 | – |
Details
Turn any block into a clickable link in the Gutenberg editor, with advanced options like phone, email, download, and more.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Advanced Link Block competes in
Tags
- anchor
- block-editor
- download
- gutenberg
- link
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Last updated
- Apr 22, 2025
- First published
- Apr 22, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Advanced Link Block FAQ
What does Advanced Link Block do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Advanced Link Block offers Choose from various link types: standard URL, Email, Phone, File, or Raw, Dynamically show relevant options for each type, Add link attributes like target, rel, and download, Use the WordPress media picker to insert file links and Apply custom cursor styles and display behavior (block, contents, flex).
How many active installs does Advanced Link Block have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Advanced Link Block as of September 7, 2026.
Is Advanced Link Block still maintained?
The last release was on April 22, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Advanced Link Block free?
Advanced Link Block is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Advanced Link Block rank among Download Manager Plugins?
Advanced Link Block is #87 in the WordPress.org Download Manager Plugins ranking.