Description
At a glance
Visual Link Preview v2.4.2 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.5/5 rating from 36 reviews, updated August 19, 2026, requires WordPress 4.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Visual Link Preview?
Visual Link Preview is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.4.2. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Visual Link Preview free to download?
Yes — Visual Link Preview 2.4.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on 36 reviews.
How do I install Visual Link Preview 2.4.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Visual Link Preview?
Visual Link Preview 2.4.2 requires WordPress 4.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Visual Link Preview last updated?
Version 2.4.2 was last updated on August 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Visual Link Preview download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.4.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.4.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (36 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4 or higher |
| Author | Brecht |
| Tags | link-preview, snippet, summary, visual-link |
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