Rel Nofollow vs Handle 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, Rel Nofollow has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rel Nofollow has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Handle External Links has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Rel Nofollow | Handle External Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
5/5Rel Nofollow
◄Handle External Links2.7/5
Total Reviews
4Rel Nofollow
◄Handle External Links3
Active Installs
800Rel Nofollow
◄Handle External Links10
Total Downloads
36K+Rel Nofollow
◄Handle External Links2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ARel Nofollow
Handle External LinksN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoRel Nofollow
◄Handle External Links13 years ago
First Released
2014Rel Nofollow
Handle External Links2012
Age
12 yearsRel Nofollow
Handle External Links14 years
WP Requires
3.7+Rel Nofollow
Handle External Links3+
PHP Requires
false+Rel Nofollow
Handle External Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeRel Nofollow
Handle External LinksFree
Latest Version
1.4Rel Nofollow
Handle External Links1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
Rel Nofollow
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Handle External Links
2.7/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rel Nofollow or Handle External Links more popular?
Rel Nofollow has 800 active installations while Handle External Links has 10. Rel Nofollow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rel Nofollow or Handle External Links?
Rel Nofollow has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Handle External Links has a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Rel Nofollow and Handle External Links free?
Rel Nofollow is free and Handle External Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rel Nofollow or Handle 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?
Rel Nofollow was last updated 4 months ago and Handle External Links was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.