Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP External Links currently ranks #495 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #487, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 90K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 282 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 20% versus the month before (352/day).
- The latest release, v2.66, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #69 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #495 |
| 2026-09-30 | #492 |
| 2026-08-31 | #495 |
| 2026-07-31 | #489 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 90,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 221 |
| 2026-09-30 | 277 |
| 2026-08-31 | 429 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,098 |
| 2026-06-30 | 405 |
| 2026-05-31 | 430 |
| 2026-04-30 | 367 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,284 |
| 2026-02-28 | 149 |
| 2026-01-31 | 164 |
| 2025-12-31 | 162 |
| 2025-11-30 | 132 |
| 2025-10-31 | 859 |
| 2025-09-30 | 283 |
| 2025-08-31 | 182 |
| 2025-07-31 | 562 |
| 2025-06-30 | 148 |
| 2025-05-31 | 78 |
| 2025-04-30 | 162 |
| 2025-03-31 | 172 |
| 2025-02-28 | 219 |
| 2025-01-31 | 244 |
| 2024-12-31 | 190 |
| 2024-11-30 | 353 |
| 2024-10-31 | 593 |
| 2024-09-30 | 290 |
| 2024-08-31 | 186 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.66 |
| Versions released | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Internal links & external links manager: open in new window or tab, control nofollow, ugc, sponsored & noopener. SEO friendly.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP External Links?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is WP External Links?
As of October 16, 2026, WP External Links ranks #495 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #487.
When was WP External Links last updated?
WP External Links was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 2.66). It has shipped 69 releases in total.
Who makes WP External Links?
WP External Links is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
