Simple Link Embed lets editors create link cards from external URLs or internal posts in the block editor. Paste a URL or search for a post, and the plugin fetches metadata such as the title, description, image, and site name automatically.
When an editor inserts or refreshes a card, the plugin requests the selected URL from the server side to fetch metadata. Preview images and site favicons are still loaded from the linked site when available.
Features:
- WordPress Block (Gutenberg) Support - Fully compatible with modern block editor
- External and Internal Links - Paste an external URL or search for an internal post from the editor
- Automatic Metadata Fetching - Retrieves OGP and fallback metadata from the selected page
- Card Display Controls - Control image position, description, site name, and link target behavior
- Site Favicon with Fallback - Uses the linked site's favicon when available and falls back to a bundled icon
- YouTube and X Support - Includes service-specific metadata handling and fallbacks
- Optional GA4 Click Tracking - Sends click events only when explicitly enabled