Traction External Links Speed Bump
v1.9.8by Traction · updated 1 year ago
Activates a speed bump on all external links and gives site owner the ability to enter a list of domains or specific links that when clicked will not …
- Rank
- #15,467
- Up316 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 132
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 5,004 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Traction External Links Speed Bump at a glance
Traction External Links Speed Bump is a WordPress plugin by Traction with 100+ active installs, the #15,467 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.9.8 came out on Jul 7, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 48 plugins tagged “external links”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats85 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Traction External Links Speed Bump |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 132 · -4.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 138 |
Rank over time
#15,467 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #15,467 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,783 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,765 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,536 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,401 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,434 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,525 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,614 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,595 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,654 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,346 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,537 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,586 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,497 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,473 |
Growth %
Average -0.32% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +3.94% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.55% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.35% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #15497 → #15434
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 28, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 7, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Traction External Links Speed Bump
How many websites use Traction External Links Speed Bump?
Traction External Links Speed Bump 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 #15,467 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Traction External Links Speed Bump been downloaded?
5,004 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Traction External Links Speed Bump last updated?
Version 1.9.8 came out on Jul 7, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Traction External Links Speed Bump compatible with the latest WordPress?
Traction External Links Speed Bump’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Traction External Links Speed Bump still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Traction External Links Speed Bump have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Traction External Links Speed Bump?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 132 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | Traction |
| First released | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Version | 1.9.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 7, 2025 |
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