Plugin info

Total downloads: 364
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 3/10/2025 (296 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 3/10/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.4
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 296 days ago

38/100

Is External Links Modifier abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 296 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7.4
Requires PHP: f

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Description

External Links Modifier is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically modifies external links in your post content so that they open in a new tab and include the attributes rel="nofollow noreferrer". The plugin also provides a simple meta box in the post editor where you can toggle the functionality on or off for individual posts.

This plugin is ideal for bloggers who want to ensure that outbound links are handled consistently, improve user experience, and follow SEO best practices.

License

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

Installation

  1. Upload the external-links-modifier folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Edit a post and locate the External Links Modifier Settings meta box in the post editor. Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable the external links modifications for that post.
  4. Save or update your post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the plugin work on pages?

By default, the plugin is designed to work on posts only at the moment. Will be added if there is enough requests.

Can I disable the functionality for individual posts?

Yes. The meta box in the post editor allows you to toggle the plugin on or off for each individual post.

What if I need support?

Please feel free to leave a support request in the WordPress support forums for this plugin.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. <strong>Meta Box in Post Editor:</strong> The meta box in the WordPress post editor where you can enable or disable the External Links Modifier.

    Meta Box in Post Editor: The meta box in the WordPress post editor where you can enable or disable the External Links Modifier.

Changelog

No changelog available