Noindex/Nofollow links
v2.0updated 17 years ago
This plugin can add rel="noindex,nofollow" to archive, tag, and category links. You can configure exactly which links are given which attrib …
- Rank
- #29,706
- Up111 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,789 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Noindex/Nofollow links at a glance
Noindex/Nofollow links is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #29,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0 came out on Feb 12, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 45 plugins tagged “noindex”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Noindex/Nofollow links |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,706 · up 251 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,706 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,817 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,861 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,836 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,979 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,489 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,589 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,957 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 11, 2008
- Last updated
- Feb 12, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Noindex/Nofollow links
How many websites use Noindex/Nofollow links?
Noindex/Nofollow links 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 #29,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Noindex/Nofollow links been downloaded?
5,789 times in total since 2008.
When was Noindex/Nofollow links last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Feb 12, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Noindex/Nofollow links compatible with the latest WordPress?
Noindex/Nofollow links’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 Noindex/Nofollow links still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Noindex/Nofollow links have?
No one has reviewed Noindex/Nofollow links on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Noindex/Nofollow links?
The plugins most like Noindex/Nofollow links, by the tags they share, are Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II (3K+), SEO Auto Linker (3K+) and noindex SEO (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | |
| First released | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 12, 2009 |
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