External & Affiliate Links Processor
v1.5.5by reikiman · updated 9 years ago
Process outbound (external) links to make useful changes, including adding affiliate ID tags, rel=nofollow or target=_blank attributes, and adding ico …
- Rank
- #15,064
- Up44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 138
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,790 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
External & Affiliate Links Processor at a glance
External & Affiliate Links Processor is a WordPress plugin by reikiman with 100+ active installs, the #15,064 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.5.5 came out on Jul 6, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 2 plugins tagged “nofollow links”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | External & Affiliate Links Processor |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 138 · -8.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 151 |
Rank over time
#15,064 · down 199 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #15,064 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | #15,108 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,026 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,134 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,038 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,123 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,113 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,070 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,052 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,075 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,970 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,985 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,898 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,900 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,865 |
Growth %
Average -0.60% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.42% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.62% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14900 → #15113
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 21, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 6, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about External & Affiliate Links Processor
How many websites use External & Affiliate Links Processor?
External & Affiliate Links Processor is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,064 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has External & Affiliate Links Processor been downloaded?
5,790 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was External & Affiliate Links Processor last updated?
Version 1.5.5 came out on Jul 6, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is External & Affiliate Links Processor compatible with the latest WordPress?
External & Affiliate Links Processor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 External & Affiliate Links Processor still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does External & Affiliate Links Processor have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to External & Affiliate Links Processor?
The plugins most like External & Affiliate Links Processor, by the tags they share, are Nofollow for external link (9K+), Customize External Links and add Icon (200+) and WPF Force External Nofollow (60+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 138 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | reikiman |
| First released | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Version | 1.5.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2017 |
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