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Blank Target Replacement

v1.2

by Nicki Faulk · updated 7 years ago

A target=_blank replacement using a small piece of javascript and rel=external.

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Rank
#29,478
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 17
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.2K
5,182 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Blank Target Replacement at a glance

Blank Target Replacement is a WordPress plugin by Nicki Faulk with 10+ active installs, the #29,478 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Apr 27, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 4 plugins tagged “_blank”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

25 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Blank Target Replacement Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateBlank Target Replacement
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.171819Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202617
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202617
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202619

Rank over time

#29,478 · down 474 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#29K#29.5KOct 27Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#29,478
Nov 6, 2026#29,476
Nov 5, 2026#29,476
Nov 4, 2026#29,630
Nov 3, 2026#29,284
Nov 2, 2026#29,512
Nov 1, 2026#29,376
Oct 31, 2026#29,368
Oct 30, 2026#29,417
Oct 28, 2026#28,895
Oct 27, 2026#29,004

Growth %

Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-10.53%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #28895 → #29476
    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 7, 2008
Last updated
Apr 27, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Blank Target Replacement

How many websites use Blank Target Replacement?

Blank Target Replacement is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,478 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Blank Target Replacement been downloaded?

5,182 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Blank Target Replacement last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Apr 27, 2019 (7 years ago).

Is Blank Target Replacement compatible with the latest WordPress?

Blank Target Replacement’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Blank Target Replacement still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Blank Target Replacement have?

No one has reviewed Blank Target Replacement on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Blank Target Replacement?

The plugins most like Blank Target Replacement, by the tags they share, are Rel Nofollow (700+), Easy External Links (300+) and External Links in New Window / New Tab (30K+). Compare all alternatives

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Blank Target Replacement
Estimated installs≈ 17
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads5.2K
AuthorNicki Faulk
First releasedJun 7, 2008
Version1.2
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 27, 2019

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