Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/wy4tt34rp/ko-link-manager/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Footer Link Manager
Overview
An Ocular Acumen WordPress plugin for managing categorized, ordered link lists. This plugin is not part of the Vela plugin family.
Key Features
- Dedicated black, gray, and white Link Manager admin interface
- Destination selectors for custom URLs, pages, posts, and WordPress categories
- Link categories, numeric ordering, and same-tab/new-tab behavior
- Category-specific drag-and-drop link ordering
[ko_links]shortcode with category and title options- Copy-ready category shortcodes and an Overview placement reference
- Secure WordPress-native editor and useful overview columns
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or later
- PHP 7.4 or later
Installation
- Copy the plugin into
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate it from the WordPress admin
- Open Link Manager and add categories and links
- Test in a staging environment before production rollout
Usage
Use [ko_links] to show all links, or filter and title a list:
[ko_links category="footer" title="Explore"]
The category may be a slug or term ID. See readme.txt for complete instructions.
Configuration
- Review plugin settings, filters, actions, and any environment-specific assumptions before deployment
- Keep API keys, account IDs, license keys, and secrets out of version control
- Review the codebase for any site-specific assumptions before deployment.
Extensibility
This plugin may be extended through normal WordPress customization patterns such as actions, filters, template integration, admin settings, or project-specific wrappers, depending on the implementation.
Development Notes
- Public-safe repository version
- No live secrets should be stored in code
- Test with your active stack before production release
License
GPL-2.0-or-later