Blogroll Links Renderer

Render WordPress Blogroll links anywhere using the [blogroll-links] shortcode.

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🧩 Description

Blogroll Links Renderer allows you to display WordPress Links (aka Blogroll) on any page or post using the [blogroll-links] shortcode.

You can filter links by category, show icons, and add tooltips — plus optionally enable the hidden Links Manager, which has been disabled by default since WordPress 3.5.

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✨ Features

• Display Blogroll links using the shortcode [blogroll-links]
• Filter links by category name
• Show icons/images next to each link
• Enable tooltips using link descriptions
• Add a custom CSS class for styling output
• Optional: Enable Links Manager via plugin settings
• Simple and clean settings page under Settings > Blogroll Links Renderer

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⚙️ Shortcode Parameters

Use the [blogroll-links] shortcode with these optional parameters:

Parameter	Description	Example
category	Filter links by category name	[blogroll-links category="Partners"]
show_images	Show link images/icons if available	[blogroll-links show_images="1"]
show_titles	Show tooltips using link descriptions	[blogroll-links show_titles="1"]

✅ You can combine all options:
[blogroll-links category="MyCategory" show_images="1" show_titles="1"]

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🔧 Installation

1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins menu in WordPress
3. Add the [blogroll-links] shortcode to any page or post
4. Configure settings under Settings > Blogroll Links Renderer

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❓ FAQ

How do I enable the WordPress Links Manager?

Navigate to Settings > Blogroll Links Renderer and check Enable Links Manager. The Links menu will appear in your admin sidebar.

How do I filter links by category?

Use the category parameter in the shortcode.
Example: [blogroll-links category="MyCategory"]

How do I show images or icons for links?

Use the show_images="1" parameter.
Example: [blogroll-links show_images="1"]

How do I show tooltips using link descriptions?

Use the show_titles="1" parameter.
Example: [blogroll-links show_titles="1"]

Can I style the output?

Yes. Add a custom CSS class in the plugin settings and target it with your own CSS.

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📝 Changelog

1.0.1

• Updated README.md

1.0.0

• Initial public release

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📌 Notes

• This plugin restores functionality hidden since WordPress 3.5
• Compatible with custom link categories and WordPress themes
• Tested with WordPress 5.5+ up to 6.8

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🙏 Credits

Developed by David Klhufek
Plugin page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/blogroll-links-renderer/
Support the project: paypal.me/DavidKlhufek

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📄 License

Licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See LICENSE file.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html