# System Requirements

> **TL;DR:** Link Manager Pro requires WordPress 5.8 or later, PHP 8.0 or later, and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10+. It works with any standard WordPress hosting environment. No external services or API keys are needed.

Before you install Link Manager Pro, verify that your environment meets these minimum requirements.

## WordPress

- **Minimum version**: 5.8 or higher
- **Tested up to**: 6.9

## PHP

- **Minimum version**: 8.0 or higher
- **Extensions**: Standard WordPress PHP extensions (no additional extensions required)

## Database

- **MySQL**: 5.7 or higher
- **MariaDB**: 10.0 or higher

## Need Help?

If you are unsure whether your environment meets these requirements:

- Check your PHP and WordPress versions under **Tools → Site Health** in your WordPress admin
- Contact your hosting provider for server-level details
- Reach out to our support team at [https://linkmanagerpro.com/support](https://linkmanagerpro.com/support?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=requirements)