Outbound-Link-Tracking
v0.5.0by mmcachran · updated 11 years ago
Open outbound links in a new window and track using GA
- Rank
- #42,699
- Up217 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,040 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Outbound-Link-Tracking at a glance
Outbound-Link-Tracking is a WordPress plugin by mmcachran with 10+ active installs, the #42,699 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 0.5.0 came out on Apr 20, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 12 plugins tagged “outbound links”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Outbound-Link-Tracking |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,699 · up 793 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,699 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,916 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,422 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,162 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,026 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,645 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,798 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,487 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,170 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,492 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 12, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Outbound-Link-Tracking
How many websites use Outbound-Link-Tracking?
Outbound-Link-Tracking 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 #42,699 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Outbound-Link-Tracking been downloaded?
2,040 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Outbound-Link-Tracking last updated?
Version 0.5.0 came out on Apr 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Outbound-Link-Tracking compatible with the latest WordPress?
Outbound-Link-Tracking’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Outbound-Link-Tracking still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Outbound-Link-Tracking have?
No one has reviewed Outbound-Link-Tracking on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Outbound-Link-Tracking?
The plugins most like Outbound-Link-Tracking, by the tags they share, are Pixel Manager for WooCommerce (40K+), Analytify (20K+) and Conversios (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | mmcachran |
| First released | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Version | 0.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2015 |
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