Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#28849
Peak #28849
Downloads / day
—
Downloads (7d)
—
All-time downloads
397
Days tracked
3
1 day▲ 58
7 days—
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Links New Tab currently ranks #28849 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Sep 14, 2025 (329 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | ATechSol |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-14 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Automatically opens external links in a new browser tab, improving user engagement and site security.
Frequently asked questions
Is External Links New Tab a free plugin?
Yes — External Links New Tab is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use External Links New Tab?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is External Links New Tab?
As of August 9, 2026, External Links New Tab ranks #28849 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was External Links New Tab last updated?
External Links New Tab was last updated on September 14, 2025 (version 1.0.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes External Links New Tab?
External Links New Tab is developed by ATechSol. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2025.
