Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#40098
Peak #40098
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Linker currently ranks #40098 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.2, shipped on Aug 9, 2009 (6,207 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | jstar198 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2009-08-09 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-27 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Allows you to get around using target="_blank" by converting all your outbound links using Javascript.
Frequently asked questions
Is External Linker a free plugin?
Yes — External Linker is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use External Linker?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is External Linker?
As of August 7, 2026, External Linker ranks #40098 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was External Linker last updated?
External Linker was last updated on August 9, 2009 (version 0.2).
Who makes External Linker?
External Linker is developed by jstar198. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
