Nofollow External Links (SEO)
v3.0.0by ViitorCloud Technologies Pvt Ltd · updated 2 years ago
It automatically set all external links to "nofollow" in website content.
- Rank
- #13,481
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 161
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,155 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Nofollow External Links (SEO) at a glance
Nofollow External Links (SEO) is a WordPress plugin by ViitorCloud Technologies Pvt Ltd with 100+ active installs, the #13,481 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 3.0.0 came out on May 23, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 37 plugins tagged “external”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nofollow External Links (SEO) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -11.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 181 |
Rank over time
#13,481 · down 139 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #13,481 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,463 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,471 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,382 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,393 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,328 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,392 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,374 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,373 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,387 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,373 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,359 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,321 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,345 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,342 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.39% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13345 → #13328
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.090%
- v1.010%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 30, 2019
- Last updated
- May 23, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nofollow External Links (SEO)
How many websites use Nofollow External Links (SEO)?
Nofollow External Links (SEO) 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 #13,481 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nofollow External Links (SEO) been downloaded?
5,155 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Nofollow External Links (SEO) last updated?
Version 3.0.0 came out on May 23, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Nofollow External Links (SEO) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Nofollow External Links (SEO)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 Nofollow External Links (SEO) still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nofollow External Links (SEO) have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Nofollow External Links (SEO)?
The plugins most like Nofollow External Links (SEO), by the tags they share, are Nofollow for external link (9K+), Extend Link (1K+) and Indicate External Links (600+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 161 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | ViitorCloud Technologies Pvt Ltd |
| First released | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 23, 2024 |
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