Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#30348
Peak #30348
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- rel=”external” in a New Window currently ranks #30348 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Apr 1, 2011 (5,607 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Alex Moss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2011-04-01 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Opens a new window with rel="external" instead of having to use target="_blank" or target="_new"
Frequently asked questions
Is rel=”external” in a New Window a free plugin?
Yes — rel=”external” in a New Window is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use rel=”external” in a New Window?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is rel=”external” in a New Window?
As of August 7, 2026, rel=”external” in a New Window ranks #30348 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was rel=”external” in a New Window last updated?
rel=”external” in a New Window was last updated on April 1, 2011 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes rel=”external” in a New Window?
rel=”external” in a New Window is developed by Alex Moss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2010.
