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Link&Cluster
What Link&Cluster is
Link&Cluster is a WordPress plugin for managing internal links and organizing site content into topical clusters. Its overview identifies paragraphs where a link to the site’s existing content may fit, while link reports let users review counts across posts and sort or filter them. The Starter plan tracks incoming internal links, outgoing external links, and link counts by category. Pro adds link opportunities, counts by taxonomy, a topical cluster assistant, one-click internal links, and related-post boxes. Clusters can be based on categories or custom taxonomies, and the plugin prioritizes links within those groups. Users can customize the design and wording of related-post boxes. The maker says links embedded in posts using Editor Mode remain there after the plugin is removed. Starter is free; Pro costs $44, paid once, billed once, and includes lifetime updates. Purchases have a 14-day money-back guarantee. The plugin is installed by uploading it to WordPress’s wp-content/plugins directory and activating it through WordPress. The WordPress.org listing says it has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases.
Who it suits
Link&Cluster suits WordPress site owners who want to review internal-link counts or organize content into topical groups. Pro is for users who also want link opportunities, one-click linking, and related-post boxes.
What it does well
- Free Starter plan includes incoming internal link counts.
- Counts can be sorted or filtered across posts.
- Clusters can use categories or custom taxonomies.
- Related-post box wording and design are customizable.
- Pro includes lifetime updates.
What to know first
- The WordPress.org listing reports no testing with the latest three major WordPress releases.
- Automatic linking is not offered.
- Pro costs $44, paid once.
Limits
Starter includes incoming internal link counts, outgoing external link counts, link counts by category, and WordPress.org forum support. Link opportunities, taxonomy counts, topical cluster assistance, one-click links, and related-post boxes are included with Pro, which costs $44, paid once.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Incoming internal-link counts · outgoing external-link counts · category link counts · WordPress.org forum support | Free |
| Pro | Einmal kaufen – lebenslang nutzen und Updates erhalten! · Incoming and outgoing link counts · category and taxonomy counts · link opportunities · topical-cluster assistant · one-click internal links · one-click related-post box · WordPress.org forum support | $34, paid once |
| Pro | Buy once – Use and get lifetime updates! · Incoming and outgoing link counts · category and taxonomy counts · link opportunities · topical-cluster assistant · one-click internal links · one-click related-post box · WordPress.org forum support | $44, paid once |
| Pro | Buy once – Use and get lifetime updates! · Incoming and outgoing link counts · category and taxonomy counts · link opportunities · topical-cluster assistant · one-click internal links · one-click related-post box · WordPress.org forum support | $77, paid once |
As linkandcluster.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Upload the plugin to the WordPress wp-content/plugins directory.
- Activate it through WordPress.
- Choose the free Starter plan or Pro, which costs $44, paid once.
Verdict
Choose Link&Cluster if you manage a WordPress site and want link counts, cluster-based organization, or suggested link opportunities. Look elsewhere if you need automatic linking or require a plugin confirmed tested with the latest three major WordPress releases.
Questions
Is Link&Cluster free?
Yes. Starter costs nothing. Pro costs $44, paid once, billed once.
What does the Starter plan include?
It includes incoming internal link counts, outgoing external link counts, link counts by category, and WordPress.org forum support.
What does Pro add?
Pro adds taxonomy counts, link opportunities, a topical cluster assistant, one-click internal links and related-post boxes, and lifetime updates.
Which platform does Link&Cluster support?
It is a WordPress plugin and is listed for self-hosted use.
How is the plugin installed?
Upload it to the WordPress wp-content/plugins directory, then activate it through WordPress.
Does the plugin link automatically?
No. Automatic linking is not offered; Pro includes one-click internal links.
Facts from Link&Cluster's own pages
- Advanced reporting
- The plugin reports internal-link counts for posts and supports sorting and filtering those counts. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Changelog features
- Version 1.0.5 added the Link Assistant, while version 1.0.7 fixed popup width and added an external-links feature. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Changelog security
- Versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.3 are recorded as security updates. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Clusters
- Topical clusters can be defined by categories or custom taxonomies, and the plugin prioritizes internal links within them. · linkandcluster.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility notice
- The WordPress.org listing says the plugin has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases. · wordpress.org, 8 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The related-post presentation can be customized in both design and wording. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Data collected
- The privacy policy lists names, email addresses, cookies, usage data, browser details, device identifiers and diagnostics as possible data collected. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Data transfers
- The policy allows data to be processed outside the user’s region. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The site says feature and customizer instructions plus step-by-step guides are available. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Find link opportunities
- The Link Assistant highlights paragraphs where links to existing content may fit. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent price listing
- InstaWP lists Starter as free and Pro as $39 per month, which conflicts with the maker’s one-time prices. · instawp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation requires uploading the plugin folder to wp-content/plugins, activating it in WordPress and configuring settings. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: adoption
- The directory shows fewer than 10 active installations and version 1.0.7 as last updated two years ago. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: compatibility
- WordPress.org warns that the plugin has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases and may have compatibility or maintenance issues. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: learning curve
- InstaWP cautions that beginners may need time to learn the plugin. · instawp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Link opportunities
- Its overview highlights paragraphs where an internal link to the user’s content may fit. · linkandcluster.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Link persistence
- The maker says links are embedded in posts in Editor Mode and remain after the plugin is uninstalled. · linkandcluster.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Money-back guarantee
- The maker advertises a 14-day, no-questions-asked 100% money-back guarantee. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Open-source status
- WordPress.org labels the plugin open source and links its code, SVN repository and development log, but names no specific licence. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Persistent links
- Links inserted in Editor Mode remain in posts after the plugin is removed. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Place internal links
- Users can edit paragraphs and add links from the opportunities view without opening the normal post editor. · linkandcluster.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: independent roundup
- InstaWP lists a user-friendly interface, advanced reporting and high customization as strengths. · instawp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: usability
- The sole WordPress.org reviewer praised the dashboard overview, strategy clarity, image cards and lack of noticeable speed impact. · wordpress.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the site may collect contact details, usage data, and cookies, and names Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Freemius as service providers. · linkandcluster.com, 8 Oct 2026
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