Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Indicate External Links currently ranks #8105 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8007, first reached on Aug 31, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 24% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jun 23, 2025 (482 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #8105 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8087 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8007 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8026 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 700 |
| 2026-08-31 | 700 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | cubecolour |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-23 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Indicates external links in post, page and custom content.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Indicate External Links?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Indicate External Links?
As of October 18, 2026, Indicate External Links ranks #8105 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8007.
When was Indicate External Links last updated?
Indicate External Links was last updated on June 23, 2025 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Indicate External Links?
Indicate External Links is developed by cubecolour. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
