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Add Target Fixer

by shortdark

5★ (3 ratings)  ·  Current rank #15297

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15297
Peak #15296
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
4.1K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Add Target Fixer currently ranks #15297 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #15296, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v0.0.04, shipped on Nov 3, 2021 (1,738 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.

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Details

Authorshortdark
Current version0.0.04
Versions released2
Last updated2021-11-03
Added to directory2016-09-17
Requires WordPress3.5+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
postssecurity

Description

Fixes the target="_blank" vulnerability by adding rel="noopener noreferrer" to the 'a' tag.

Frequently asked questions

Is Add Target Fixer a free plugin?

Yes — Add Target Fixer is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Add Target Fixer?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is Add Target Fixer?

As of August 7, 2026, Add Target Fixer ranks #15297 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15296.

When was Add Target Fixer last updated?

Add Target Fixer was last updated on November 3, 2021 (version 0.0.04). It has shipped 2 releases in total.

Who makes Add Target Fixer?

Add Target Fixer is developed by shortdark. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2016.