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Nofollow for external link

v1.2.4

by CyberNetikz · updated 2 years ago

Automatically insert rel=nofollow and target=_blank to all the external links into your website posts, pages or menus. Support exclude domain.

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Rank
#2,256
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 9,300
9K+ reported · High
Total downloads
294.9K
294,892 all-time
Rating
3.8/5
36 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +6.9% (30d)·Toward 10K+ · ETA ~33d

Nofollow for external link at a glance

Nofollow for external link is a WordPress plugin by CyberNetikz with 9K+ active installs, the #2,256 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 50 times, 7% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Version 1.2.4 came out on Apr 28, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “rel-nofollow”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Nofollow for external link Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.406080Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateNofollow for external link
Nov 8, 202635
Nov 7, 202646
Nov 6, 202651
Nov 5, 202671
Nov 4, 202643
Nov 3, 202648
Nov 2, 202650
Nov 1, 202650
Oct 31, 202642
Oct 30, 202643
Oct 29, 202678
Oct 28, 202663
Oct 27, 202654
Oct 26, 202655
Oct 25, 202653
Oct 24, 202630
Oct 23, 202667
Oct 22, 202676
Oct 21, 202662
Oct 20, 202641
Oct 19, 202650
Oct 18, 202632
Oct 17, 202629
Oct 16, 202640
Oct 15, 202645
Oct 14, 202647
Oct 13, 202642
Oct 12, 202637
Oct 11, 202628
Oct 10, 202641

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 9,300 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.9.3K9.3K9.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20269,300
Nov 8, 20269,303
Nov 7, 20269,305
Nov 5, 20269,294
Nov 4, 20269,295
Nov 3, 20269,277
Nov 2, 20269,293
Nov 1, 20269,303
Oct 31, 20269,307
Oct 30, 20269,312
Oct 29, 20269,316
Oct 28, 20269,329
Oct 27, 20269,330

Rank over time

#2,256 · up 7 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#2.3K#2.3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,256
Nov 8, 2026#2,258
Nov 7, 2026#2,259
Nov 6, 2026#2,258
Nov 5, 2026#2,261
Nov 4, 2026#2,260
Nov 3, 2026#2,261
Nov 2, 2026#2,260
Nov 1, 2026#2,256
Oct 31, 2026#2,257
Oct 30, 2026#2,261
Oct 29, 2026#2,266
Oct 28, 2026#2,264
Oct 27, 2026#2,263
Oct 16, 2026#2,263

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.03%
Nov 8, 2026-0.02%
Nov 7, 2026+0.06%
Nov 5, 2026-0.01%
Nov 4, 2026+0.19%
Nov 3, 2026-0.17%
Nov 2, 2026-0.11%
Nov 1, 2026-0.04%
Oct 31, 2026-0.05%
Oct 30, 2026-0.04%
Oct 29, 2026-0.14%
Oct 28, 2026-0.01%

Active installs band

9K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.8.5K9K9.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20269K+
Nov 8, 20269K+
Nov 7, 20269K+
Nov 6, 20269K+
Nov 5, 20269K+
Nov 4, 20269K+
Nov 3, 20269K+
Nov 2, 20269K+
Nov 1, 20269K+
Oct 31, 20269K+
Oct 30, 20269K+
Oct 29, 20269K+
Oct 28, 20269K+
Oct 27, 20269K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2264 → #2261Downloads -8.7%
    • Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14

Versions in use

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

  • v1.299%
  • Other0.7%

Rating trend

3.8★★★★★36 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.4
Requires WordPress
2.8.6
Tested up to
6.5.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 15, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Nofollow for external link

How many websites use Nofollow for external link?

Nofollow for external link is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,256 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Nofollow for external link been downloaded?

294,892 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 50 times. See download stats

When was Nofollow for external link last updated?

Version 1.2.4 came out on Apr 28, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is Nofollow for external link compatible with the latest WordPress?

Nofollow for external link’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.

Does Nofollow for external link have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Nofollow for external link. See its security record

Is Nofollow for external link 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 for external link have?

3.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews on WordPress.org. 61% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Nofollow for external link?

The plugins most like Nofollow for external link, by the tags they share, are Link Juice Keeper (10K+), Title and Nofollow For Links (Classic Editor) (10K+) and Internal Link Juicer (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.8

★★★★★

36 reviews

  • 5 stars: 22 reviews, 61%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
  • 1 stars: 9 reviews, 25%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
28%1–2★
  • About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Nofollow for external link
Estimated installs≈ 9,300
Reported installs9K+
Rating3.8
Reviews36
Total downloads294.9K
AuthorCyberNetikz
First releasedOct 15, 2012
Version1.2.4
Requires WP2.8.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 28, 2024

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