Description

Useful Link Collections organizes collections of external and internal links within WordPress, creating custom post types for each link with fields for URL, description, icon, and category. The plugin generates styled listings via shortcode to display resource hubs, reference libraries, or themed directories on any page, serving those who maintain editorial blogs, course sites, or content portals that need to centralize external references in a navigable way.

Main Features of Useful Link Collections

  • Custom post type for links
    Registers each link as its own item with URL, title, description, and associated media.
  • Collections by taxonomy
    Groups links into categories and subcategories to organize thematic libraries in the dashboard.
  • Listing shortcode
    Inserts collections on any page or post with parameters to filter and sort items.
  • Icons and images per link
    Attaches a thumbnail or icon to each entry to reinforce the list’s visual identity.
  • Responsive layout
    Renders collections in grids or lists that adapt to desktop and mobile screens.

Benefits of Useful Link Collections

  • Centralized curation
    Keeps all reference links in a single dashboard, avoiding manual HTML lists scattered throughout the site.
  • Content reuse
    Uses the same collection on multiple pages via shortcode without duplicating entries.
  • Quick updates
    Edits a link once and propagates changes everywhere it appears.
  • Consistent presentation
    Standardizes the appearance of resource lists, making editorial content more cohesive and professional.

Who Is Useful Link Collections For?

  • Those who maintain editorial blogs and need to publish lists of references, tools, or recommended readings regularly.
  • Targeted at course and e-learning sites that gather supplementary materials, videos, and external articles by module.
  • Those who build niche portals or themed directories and want to display organized link collections with a standardized look.

How to Download Useful Link Collections

Useful Link Collections is available for download here at Ultrapack. After obtaining the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in the WordPress dashboard, select the file, and click activate. After activation, a new collections menu appears in the admin sidebar for you to start registering and organizing links.

Focused on content creators, those who maintain reference libraries, or build portals with curated resource sections, Useful Link Collections replaces static HTML lists with a manageable system via the dashboard. The combination of custom post type, taxonomy, and shortcode provides flexibility to publish collections on different pages without rework, keeping centralized editorial control and a standardized look across the site.

Frequently asked questions

Is Useful Link Collections GPL-licensed?

Yes. Useful Link Collections is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Useful Link Collections on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Useful Link Collections on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Useful Link Collections cost at Ultrapack?

Useful Link Collections costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Useful Link Collections include updates?

Yes. The current version of Useful Link Collections is 1.3.9, published at Ultrapack on Sep 3, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Useful Link Collections scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Useful Link Collections goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.