Visual Link Preview is the #113 ranked block-enabled app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 36 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Visual Link Preview is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Brecht. With a rating of 4.5★ from 36 reviews, it currently ranks #113 in the Block-enabled category.
AppRanks data: Visual Link Preview ranks #113 in Block-enabled on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 27% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Visual Link Preview is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block-enabled category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 36 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Brecht — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (36) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Visual Link Preview works
Easily create a Facebook-like link preview for any link on your website. You can choose the image and text to display and create your very own custom template. The default template can be styled from the settings to match your website.
Some examples of what you could use this for:
A call to action for your affiliate links
Promote WooCommerce products on your website
List sources for your article
A weekly posty of interesting websites you’ve found
Link to related posts on your own website
…
It does not require any database lookups, which means even having many of these blocks on a page should not affect performance.
Compatible with both the Classic and Gutenberg Block Editor using shortcodes and blocks. Also includes full Elementor support with a dedicated widget for easy integration into your Elementor pages.
The plugin includes multiple URL metadata providers (PHP, Microlink API, and LinkPreview API) with automatic fallback switching. If one provider fails to fetch link information, the plugin automatically tries the next available provider. You can also manually retry with a different provider if needed.
Need help?
Check out our documentation!
This plugin is in active development. Feel free to contact us with any feature requests or ideas.
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Block-enabled#113of 427Top 27%
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Keyword rankings
Visual Link Preview ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- 1.contactRank #521
Competitors & alternatives
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Where Visual Link Preview stands in the Block-enabled category
Visual Link Preview ranks #113 of 427 apps in the Block-enabled category, placing it in the top 27% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Visual Link Preview?
Visual Link Preview is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 36 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block-enabled category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Brecht.
Who uses Visual Link Preview?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Visual Link Preview. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block-enabled category on WordPress.
Where does Visual Link Preview rank on WordPress?
Visual Link Preview currently sits at position #113 in the Block-enabled category on WordPress. That places it in the top 26% of 427 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.