Link Whisper

Link Whisper is a WordPress plugin and Shopify app for adding and analyzing internal links. It is best for publishers and site operators who want suggestions they can approve, plus reporting and SEO keyword integrations. The free version is limited to manually inserting outbound suggestions; paid plans add broader tools and support.

Overview

Link Whisper brings link suggestions, automatic linking, orphan-page detection, and bulk editing into one workflow. Suggested links wait for approval before insertion, which suits editors who want a say in where links go; automatic linking and bulk edits are useful when maintaining a larger library. The free plugin is a starting point, but premium reports and the plan-based AI credits make the paid tiers the more complete option.

Key features

Suggestions and integrations

Suggestions can use Google Search Console data and keywords from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All In One SEO, and SEOPress. This is a practical advantage for publishers already using those sources; it is less suited to teams whose keyword workflow relies on other integrations. Supported editors and builders include Classic Editor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Cornerstone, Elementor, and Divi. Link Whisper can also process Advanced Custom Fields content and can be configured to process custom metafield-based content.

Reports and cross-site links

Premium reports cover link statistics, domain linking statistics, link clicks, and broken links, giving site owners ways to review link health and activity. Sites on the same license can be connected for outbound suggestions from one site to another, but inbound cross-site suggestions are not supported. That one-way arrangement is useful for a network linking outward, but a poor fit for workflows that need recommendations in both directions.

Data and privacy

The maker says the Premium plugin does not send site content or personally identifiable information to its servers; license checks send the license key, site URL, and subscription level. Only post content selected for AI processing is sent to OpenAI, and usernames, emails, WooCommerce orders, and submitted forms are excluded. Click tracking can store visitor IP addresses and site IDs on the customer's site. Collection can be disabled and stored data deleted, so operators should weigh click reporting against that data footprint.

Pricing

Link Whisper uses a freemium model, with paid plans advertised from $97/yr. The Free plan costs nothing and is free to install and use from WordPress.org; it supports manually inserting outbound link suggestions. That makes it a low-commitment option for basic linking, but it does not include the premium reporting described above. A limited-time Premium trial is available.

• Starter: $10 a month, billed Billed as $119/year. It covers 1 WordPress site and includes 2,000 AI Credits. Choose it for a single site that needs paid functionality without multi-site capacity.
• Growth: $5 a month, billed Billed as $197/year; $15/month total for all 3 sites. It includes 3 sites, 3,000 AI Credits, Premium Support, and a 1:1 call with the team. It suits small operators managing up to three sites who value direct support.
• Pro: $2 a month, billed Billed as $297/year; $20/month total for all 10 sites. It includes 10 sites, 5,000 AI Credits, Premium Support, and a 1:1 call with the team. This is aimed at larger site portfolios, though its stated annual billing total is higher than Growth's.
• Agency: $1 a month, billed Billed as $497/year; $50/month total for all 50 sites. It includes 50 sites, 10,000 AI Credits, Premium Support, and a 1:1 call with the team. Agencies managing many client sites get the largest site allowance and credit pool.

The published monthly labels and annual billing descriptions do not align cleanly across tiers, so compare the stated billed amounts and total monthly charges before choosing. Starter does not list the Premium Support or 1:1 call included with Growth, Pro, and Agency.

Platforms

Link Whisper is available as a WordPress plugin and Shopify app, and its listed platforms are self-hosted and web. The plan details specifically describe WordPress site allowances.

Who it's for

Link Whisper is strongest for WordPress publishers who want approval-based suggestions, keyword-informed recommendations from supported SEO sources, and premium link reporting. It also suits operators working across supported editors, builders, or custom content fields. Readers who need two-way recommendations across sites, or who want to stay with manual outbound suggestions only, may prefer a narrower or different tool.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Suggestions can be reviewed before insertion, preserving editorial control.
• Pros: Search Console and four named SEO integrations add useful keyword context for supported workflows.
• Pros: Premium reports include link statistics, domain statistics, click data, and broken-link reporting.
• Cons: Cross-site suggestions are outbound only, so connected sites do not receive inbound recommendations.
• Cons: Click tracking can retain visitor IP addresses and site IDs on the customer site, requiring an informed choice about tracking.
• Cons: Free use is limited to manually inserting outbound link suggestions.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Internal Linking Tools. Choose Interlink if a free WordPress plugin with no signup and stated WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4+ requirements fits better. Linkagent offers an AGPL-3.0 self-hosted option with every feature ungated at $0 forever, but it requires your infrastructure. LinkBoss may suit someone seeking a web-based freemium service with a free plan and trial. Linkbot is a web-based alternative whose free Starter covers one website property, up to 1,000 property URLs, and reports and diagnostics, but no automated linking or ongoing sync. Uix Page Builder is another free WordPress option. Orbis Internal Link Assistant offers one-time plans for one site, five sites, or unlimited sites. LinkNavigator is a web-based freemium alternative with a free plan. Automatic Internal Links for SEO is another web-based freemium option with a free plan.

Verdict

Choose Link Whisper if you run WordPress content sites and want approval-based suggestions, keyword integrations, and paid reporting in one tool. Its best case is a publisher who can use its supported SEO sources and accepts the one-way cross-site model. Look elsewhere if you need inbound suggestions between connected sites or want to avoid click-tracking data collection altogether.