Active installs
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Rank
#62159
Peak #48322
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
595
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Links Modifier currently ranks #62159 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #48322, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Mar 10, 2025 (517 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Prabesh Shrestha |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-10 |
| Added to directory | 2025-03-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
External Links Modifier automatically updates external links in your posts to open in a new tab with rel="nofollow noreferrer".
Frequently asked questions
Is External Links Modifier a free plugin?
Yes — External Links Modifier is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How popular is External Links Modifier?
As of August 9, 2026, External Links Modifier ranks #62159 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #48322.
When was External Links Modifier last updated?
External Links Modifier was last updated on March 10, 2025 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes External Links Modifier?
External Links Modifier is developed by Prabesh Shrestha. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2025.
