Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3300
Peak #3300
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
82.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- No External Links currently ranks #3300 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v5.2.0, shipped on Apr 1, 2026 (128 days ago) — release #43 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | mihdan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.2.0 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
| Added to directory | 2018-01-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Convert external links into internal links, site wide or post/page specific. Add NoFollow, Click logging, and more...
Frequently asked questions
Is No External Links a free plugin?
Yes — No External Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use No External Links?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is No External Links?
As of August 7, 2026, No External Links ranks #3300 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was No External Links last updated?
No External Links was last updated on April 1, 2026 (version 5.2.0). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes No External Links?
No External Links is developed by mihdan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2018.
