Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10374
Peak #10287
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
28.1K
Days tracked
21
1 day▲ 1
7 days▼ 59
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Easy External Links currently ranks #10374 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10287, first reached on Aug 1, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.2.3, shipped on Feb 25, 2016 (3,821 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Jorge A. Gonzalez |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.3 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-25 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Take control of external links in WordPress posts, pages & comments. Insert rel=external nofollow and target=_blank to all your external links.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy External Links a free plugin?
Yes — Easy External Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Easy External Links?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Easy External Links?
As of August 12, 2026, Easy External Links ranks #10374 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10287.
When was Easy External Links last updated?
Easy External Links was last updated on February 25, 2016 (version 2.2.3). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Easy External Links?
Easy External Links is developed by Jorge A. Gonzalez. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
