Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Links in New Window / New Tab currently ranks #1048 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1017, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 63 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (55/day).
- The latest release, v1.45, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1048 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1039 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1036 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 53 |
| 2026-09-30 | 68 |
| 2026-08-31 | 61 |
| 2026-07-31 | 54 |
| 2026-06-30 | 60 |
| 2026-05-31 | 41 |
| 2026-04-30 | 49 |
| 2026-03-31 | 70 |
| 2026-02-28 | 51 |
| 2026-01-31 | 56 |
| 2025-12-31 | 53 |
| 2025-11-30 | 62 |
| 2025-10-31 | 79 |
| 2025-09-30 | 409 |
| 2025-08-31 | 147 |
| 2025-07-31 | 35 |
| 2025-06-30 | 37 |
| 2025-05-31 | 20 |
| 2025-04-30 | 37 |
| 2025-03-31 | 48 |
| 2025-02-28 | 41 |
| 2025-01-31 | 37 |
| 2024-12-31 | 24 |
| 2024-11-30 | 40 |
| 2024-10-31 | 50 |
| 2024-09-30 | 64 |
| 2024-08-31 | 39 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.45 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2010-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Open external links in a new window or new tab. SEO optimized and XHTML Strict compliant.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use External Links in New Window / New Tab?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is External Links in New Window / New Tab?
As of October 19, 2026, External Links in New Window / New Tab ranks #1048 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1017.
When was External Links in New Window / New Tab last updated?
External Links in New Window / New Tab was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 1.45). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes External Links in New Window / New Tab?
External Links in New Window / New Tab is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2010.
