link whore
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Meaning · English
Someone who goes to great lengths to get other people to link to his/her website or blog.
Register: Internet, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “link whore” mean?
Someone who goes to great lengths to get other people to link to his/her website or blog.
Is “link whore” formal or informal?
link whore is generally Internet, derogatory, slang.