Link Whisper
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What it is
Link Whisper is a WordPress plugin and Shopify app for managing internal links. It suggests links for posts, which users can review before adding, and can draw on Google Search Console data and keywords from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All In One SEO, and SEOPress. It supports editors and builders including Classic Editor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Cornerstone, Elementor, and Divi. The plugin can process Advanced Custom Fields content and configured custom metafield-based content. Premium includes reports on link statistics, domain linking, clicks, and broken links. Licensed sites can suggest outbound links to one another, but inbound cross-site suggestions are not supported. Free access includes manual insertion of outbound suggestions; a limited-time Premium trial is available, and paid plans start at $97/yr. The maker says Premium does not send site content or personally identifiable information to its servers, though license checks transmit the license key, site URL, and subscription level. AI processing sends only selected post content to OpenAI; click tracking may store visitor IP addresses and site IDs on the customer's site.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Link Whisper is an AI-assisted WordPress plugin and Shopify app for finding, creating and auditing internal links.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Product
- Link Whisper is a WordPress plugin and Shopify app for managing, analyzing, and adding internal links.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Trial
- The maker's Free-versus-Premium comparison says a limited-time free trial of Premium is available.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Support
- The Growth, Pro, and Agency plans list Premium Support and a 1:1 call with the team.Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Founded
- 2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- AI data handling
- AI processing sends post content to OpenAI; the FAQ says names, emails and orders are not sent and OpenAI does not train on API data by default.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- AI processing
- Only post content selected for processing is sent to OpenAI; the maker says usernames, emails, WooCommerce orders, and submitted forms are not sent.Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- AI suggestions
- The plugin analyzes post meaning, topics and keywords to suggest contextual internal links inside the editor.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Auto-linking
- Users can define keywords and destination URLs for automatic linking across existing and future posts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Broken-link tools
- Premium reports find broken links and 404 targets and allow links to be edited or removed from reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Click tracking
- The plugin provides click reports for internal links and stores visitor IP and site ID on the customer site.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Link Whisper as self-owned software development company headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, with 2–10 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Cross-site links
- Licensed sites on the same license can connect to make outbound link suggestions between sites; inbound cross-site links are not supported.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Custom content
- Link Whisper can process Advanced Custom Fields content and can be configured to process custom metafield-based content.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Data handling
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Documentation
- The help center contains installation, AI, sitemap, support, troubleshooting, settings, reporting and technical-guide sections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Editor integrations
- Supported editors and builders include Gutenberg, Classic, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Avada, Oxygen, WPBakery, Thrive and others.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Editors and builders
- Supported editors and builders include Classic Editor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Cornerstone, Elementor, Divi, and others listed in the support guide.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Founder and launch
- Spencer Haws created Link Whisper and launched it in 2019.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Google integration
- Google Search Console can supply target keywords and search data for suggestions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Install requirement
- Installation requires a self-hosted WordPress site where plugins can be uploaded and activated.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Keyword integrations
- Link Whisper can use Google Search Console data and keywords from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All In One SEO, and SEOPress to improve suggestions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Languages
- The FAQ lists support for languages including German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish and others.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Latest release
- Version 4.0.4 dated October 8, 2026 added publish-time linking reminders, new match scoring, suggestion search, selected CSV export and a PHP 7.4 minimum.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- License checks
- Premium license checks transmit the license key, site URL and subscription status; site content is not sent to Link Whisper servers for this check.Read 14 Oct 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Limit: G2 suggestion relevance
- G2 reviewers report that some AI suggestions are irrelevant or vague and require manual checking.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: Trustpilot billing and credits
- Trustpilot reviewers report AI credits disappearing during edits, renewal charges without advance notice, denied refunds and a seven-day trial charge dispute.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Limit: Trustpilot reliability
- Trustpilot reviewers report non-working AI, delayed support or refunds, backend slowdown and sites breaking on some installations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Limit: WordPress reviewers
- WordPress reviews include complaints about nonsensical suggestions for abstract topics, double charging, dashboard advertising and slow support responses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Link reports
- Premium includes reports for link statistics, domain linking statistics, link clicks, and broken links.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Link suggestions
- The plugin generates suggested internal links, which users can review and approve for insertion into posts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- Open-source edition
- The WordPress directory identifies Link Whisper Free as open-source software and links to its code and SVN repository.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Orphan detection
- Reports identify posts with few or zero inbound internal links so orphaned content can be repaired.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Ownership change
- Spencer Haws announced on LinkedIn that he sold Link Whisper after a seven-month transition and was no longer involved.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Praise: G2 time savings
- G2 reviewers repeatedly praise faster internal linking, intuitive operation, URL changes and clearer site reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Praise: WordPress reviewers
- WordPress reviewers praise the linking overview, orphan reports, ease of use, time savings and responsive support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Public API
- No standalone public developer API or SDK documentation is presented; the changelog mentions an internal REST API connection option for site interlinking.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on G2
- 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Shopify App Store
- 3.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com
- Rating on Software Advice
- 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 2.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Rating on WordPress.org
- 4.1 out of 5 from 148 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- Scale claim
- The pricing page says more than 50,000 websites use Link Whisper and more than 10 million links were created in the preceding 30 days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- SEO integrations
- Target keywords can be imported from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO and SEOPress.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
- Shopify limitation
- A Shopify reviewer says permissions were not set correctly and the app was unusable after installation, with weaker support than the WordPress product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com
- System requirements
- The requirements page lists WordPress 4.9.16+, PHP 5.6 minimum (7.2+ recommended), 256 MB memory and a 30-second execution limit; the October 2026 changelog raises the minimum PHP version to 7.4.Read 14 Oct 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
- URL changer
- A bulk URL changer updates old internal URLs across a site without requiring individual edits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- WooCommerce and custom types
- The plugin supports WooCommerce products and most custom WordPress post types.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
- WordPress adoption
- The directory reports 30,000+ active installations, version 0.9.8 and PHP 7.4+ compatibility.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Plans and prices
Link Whisper Free Free Free to install and use from WordPress.org · Manually insert outbound link suggestions Read 29 Sep 2026 · account.linkwhisper.com
Agency $1 a month Annual billed: $497 50 sites · 10,000/20,000 AI credits · premium support · 1:1 team call Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Agency $1 a month Billed as $497/year; $50/month total for all 50 sites 50 sites · 10,000 AI Credits · Premium Support · 1:1 call with the team Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Pro $2 a month Annual billed: $297 10 sites · 5,000/10,000 AI credits · premium support · 1:1 team call Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Pro $2 a month Billed as $297/year; $20/month total for all 10 sites 10 sites · 5,000 AI Credits · Premium Support · 1:1 call with the team Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Growth $5 a month Billed as $197/year; $15/month total for all 3 sites 3 sites · 3,000 AI Credits · Premium Support · 1:1 call with the team Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Growth $5 a month Annual billed: $197 3 sites · 3,000/6,000 AI credits · premium support · 1:1 team call Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Shopify Standard $7 a month Recurring every 30 days Shopify Admin and DropInBlog · 7-day free trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com
Starter $8 a month Annual billed: $97 1 site · 2,000/4,000 AI credits · auto-linking · Google Search Console · CSV export Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Starter $10 a month Billed as $119/year; 1 WordPress site 2,000 AI Credits · 1 site Read 29 Sep 2026 · linkwhisper.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Reviews suggested links before insertion
- Uses Search Console and SEO-plugin keywords
- Premium reports include broken links
- Supports several editors and builders
- Free plan and Premium trial listed
Limits
- Free plan requires manual outbound insertion
- Inbound cross-site suggestions are not supported
- Click tracking may store IP addresses and site IDs
Who it suits
It suits WordPress or Shopify site operators who want help managing internal links, reports, or suggestions informed by SEO data. Teams managing multiple licensed sites should note that cross-site suggestions work outbound, not inbound.
Link Whisper in depth
Read the full write-up
Link Whisper is a WordPress plugin and Shopify app for managing internal links, with suggestions, editing tools and paid reporting. It suits WordPress publishers who want to work across supported editors and SEO keyword sources. The free version is limited to manually inserting outbound suggestions; fuller reporting and support require a paid plan.
Overview
Suggested links can be reviewed and approved before insertion, giving editors control over changes. Automatic linking, orphan-page detection and bulk link editing add options for maintaining links across a site. That breadth is useful for publishers managing substantial content, though the free version offers a narrower workflow than Premium.
Key features
Suggestions and content support
Suggestions can draw on Google Search Console data and keywords from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All In One SEO and SEOPress. That is a practical fit for sites already using those sources, but less useful to teams whose keyword workflows rely on other tools. 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, clicks and broken links, making the paid product more useful for monitoring link health than the free plugin. Sites under the same license can generate outbound suggestions to one another; inbound cross-site suggestions are not supported, which limits the feature for publishers seeking a two-way network of recommendations.
Privacy and AI
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. For AI processing, only selected post content is sent to OpenAI, while 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, but sites using tracking should account for that data handling.
Pricing
Link Whisper is freemium, with a free Premium trial. The free plugin costs nothing and supports manual insertion of outbound link suggestions. It is a way to start without paying, but lacks the Premium reports.
Starter: $10 a month, billed $119/year, for 1 WordPress site and 2,000 AI Credits. This suits a single-site operator who wants a paid entry plan.
Growth: $5 a month, billed $197/year; $15/month total for all 3 sites. It includes 3,000 AI Credits, Premium Support and a 1:1 call with the team, for owners managing up to three sites.
Pro: $2 a month, billed $297/year; $20/month total for all 10 sites. With 10 sites, 5,000 AI Credits, Premium Support and a 1:1 call, it fits larger portfolios; its quoted per-month price is lower, but the annual bill is higher than Growth's.
Agency: $1 a month, billed $497/year; $50/month total for all 50 sites. Its 50-site allowance, 10,000 AI Credits, Premium Support and 1:1 call target agencies, with a substantially higher annual commitment.
The site allowances and annual totals matter more than the displayed monthly figures when comparing plans. Growth, Pro and Agency include Premium Support and a team call; Starter's stated inclusions are one site and 2,000 AI Credits.
Platforms
Link Whisper is described as a WordPress plugin and Shopify app, with self-hosted and web platform support. Its listed platform also includes WordPress.
Who it's for
Link Whisper is strongest for WordPress publishers who want reviewable suggestions, keyword context from established SEO tools and Premium link reporting. Multi-site operators may value the same-license outbound suggestions and scaled site allowances. It is a weaker fit for teams needing inbound cross-site recommendations, or for users who want the full reporting suite without a paid plan.
Pros and cons
Pro: Suggestions can use Google Search Console and four named SEO tools, which connects link decisions to familiar keyword sources.
Pro: Support for major editors and builders, Advanced Custom Fields and configurable metafields can cover content beyond standard editor fields.
Pro: Premium combines link, domain, click and broken-link reports with support and a team call on Growth and above.
Con: The free plugin is limited to manual outbound suggestion insertion, leaving reporting to paid plans.
Con: Cross-site suggestions run outbound only among sites on the same license, not inbound.
Con: Click tracking may store visitor IP addresses and site IDs, so privacy-conscious operators need to decide whether to disable it.
Alternatives
For a broader comparison, browse Internal Linking Tools. LinkBoss is another freemium web option, with a free plan offering 50 signup credits for one site. Linkbot may suit readers who want a free diagnostics option for one website property and up to 1,000 URLs, without automated linking or ongoing sync. InterLinks offers a free demo with one link and blog, page, product and collection linking, with a Professional plan at $19 a month or $180/year. redCacti has a free one-site plan for up to 1,000 pages, but limits results to 30 and excludes automated crawls, article analysis, exports, suggestions and health tracking. Magic Rinku uses credits: its free plan starts with 100 and adds 5 monthly, while 200 credits per month costs $9 a month. Relinka is a self-hosted WordPress alternative with a free plugin requiring no account or API key; its Pro plan is $59 a year for one site. Uix Page Builder is a free WordPress page builder. Interlink is a free WordPress plugin with no signup requirement, for WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4+.
Verdict
Choose Link Whisper if you publish on WordPress and want reviewable internal-link suggestions, SEO keyword context and Premium reporting across supported editors. Its standout case is the combination of those tools with multi-site outbound suggestions and substantial site allowances. Look elsewhere if inbound cross-site recommendations are essential or if manual suggestions without paid reports are not enough.
Verdict
Link Whisper combines link suggestions with premium reporting and support for several content editors. Check the plan details and data handling notes, especially if using AI processing or click tracking.
Where Specifiction places it
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