Active installs
90K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#490
Peak #490
Downloads / day
1,620
prev 779
Downloads (7d)
6,114
All-time downloads
1.8M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP External Links currently ranks #490 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,618 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.66, shipped on Jul 24, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #69 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.66 |
| Versions released | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Internal links & external links manager: open in new window or tab, control nofollow, ugc, sponsored & noopener. SEO friendly.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP External Links a free plugin?
Yes — WP External Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP External Links?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is WP External Links?
As of August 7, 2026, WP External Links ranks #490 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP External Links last updated?
WP External Links was last updated on July 24, 2026 (version 2.66). It has shipped 69 releases in total.
Who makes WP External Links?
WP External Links is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
