Blank Slate vs LDB External Links (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Blank Slate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blank Slate has accumulated 214K+ total downloads while LDB External Links has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Blank Slate | LDB External Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 214K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Blank Slate
◄LDB External LinksN/A
Total Reviews
23Blank Slate
◄LDB External Links0
Active Installs
10K+Blank Slate
◄LDB External Links10
Total Downloads
214K+Blank Slate
◄LDB External Links3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlank Slate
LDB External LinksN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoBlank Slate
◄LDB External Links15 years ago
First Released
2016Blank Slate
LDB External Links2010
Age
10 yearsBlank Slate
LDB External Links16 years
WP Requires
4.7+Blank Slate
LDB External Links2.8+
PHP Requires
5.3+Blank Slate
LDB External Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlank Slate
LDB External LinksFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Blank Slate
LDB External Links1.1
Rating Breakdown
Blank Slate
5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LDB External Links
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Blank Slate Reviews
by Mary Mojisola Job
Plug and play
This works as advertised, no shenanigans. Thank you.
by Alain Guillot
It does what it says it does, nothing less, nothing more
I love it when a plugin just works. I also love not having to deal with upsells. Thank you.
by Lu Is
Works perfect
Thanks a lot for this plugin!! Very useful for clean works!
LDB External Links Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blank Slate or LDB External Links more popular?
Blank Slate has 10K+ active installations while LDB External Links has 10. Blank Slate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Blank Slate or LDB External Links?
Blank Slate has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while LDB External Links has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Blank Slate and LDB External Links free?
Blank Slate is free and LDB External Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Blank Slate or LDB External Links?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Blank Slate was last updated 3 years ago and LDB External Links was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.