Side by side
Core+ Links vs Magic Rinku
Both stand on internal linking tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Core+ Links if you manage a WordPress site in Gutenberg and want local internal-link suggestions, reviewable keyword rules, and reports. The permanent free plan covers posts and pages. Look elsewhere if you need Classic editor support, network activation for WordPress multisite, or external URL checking in the free plan.
Visit Core+ LinksMagic Rinku combines link suggestions, reporting, and WordPress integrations, with a free plan and paid monthly credit tiers. Note that bulk auto interlinking and Google Search Console are not yet listed as available.
Visit Magic RinkuThe facts
| Core+ Links | Magic Rinku | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | 200 credits/month: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | corepluslinks.com | magicrinku.com |
| On internal linking tools | #1 of 24 | #5 of 24 |
Core+ Links: what it does well
- Ranks link targets using eight weighted signals and match strength.
- Lets users edit anchor text and add suggestions in one click.
- Supports review-first keyword auto-linking.
- Undo a single change, a full run, or keyword-rule links.
- Reports orphan and underlinked pages.
What to know first
- Requires WordPress 6.6 or later and PHP 7.4 or later.
- Requires the Gutenberg block editor; Classic editor is unsupported.
- WordPress multisite network activation is unsupported; per-site activation works.
- Free Link Health does not check external URLs over HTTP.
Magic Rinku: what it does well
- One-click insertion for suggested internal links
- Visual reports show link distribution and gaps
- Orphan page detection is available
- Multiple WordPress sites can be managed together
- Free plan starts with 100 credits
What to know first
- Bulk auto interlinking is still in private beta
- Google Search Console is listed as coming soon
- Quick Links and Smart Links use credits
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