Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab
3★ (2 ratings) · Current rank #12251
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab currently ranks #12251 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12195, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.6, shipped on Jun 3, 2025 (454 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #12251 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12251 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Codexpert, Inc |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.6 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-03 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Force links in posts or pages to open in a new tab
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab?
As of August 31, 2026, Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab ranks #12251 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12195.
When was Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab last updated?
Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab was last updated on June 3, 2025 (version 3.6). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab?
Target _blank – Force links to open in a new tab is developed by Codexpert, Inc. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
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