Rel Nofollow vs Nofollow External Link (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rel Nofollow has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Nofollow External Link has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Rel Nofollow | Nofollow External Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Rel Nofollow
Nofollow External Link5/5
Total Reviews
4Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow External Link1
Active Installs
800Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow External Link20
Total Downloads
36K+Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow External Link5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ARel Nofollow
Nofollow External LinkN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoRel Nofollow
◄Nofollow External Link12 years ago
First Released
2014Rel Nofollow
Nofollow External Link2014
Age
12 yearsRel Nofollow
Nofollow External Link12 years
WP Requires
3.7+Rel Nofollow
Nofollow External Link3.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+Rel Nofollow
Nofollow External Linkfalse+
Business Model
FreeRel Nofollow
Nofollow External LinkFree
Latest Version
1.4Rel Nofollow
Nofollow External Link1.0
Rating Breakdown
Rel Nofollow
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Nofollow External Link
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rel Nofollow or Nofollow External Link more popular?
Rel Nofollow has 800 active installations while Nofollow External Link has 20. Rel Nofollow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rel Nofollow or Nofollow External Link?
Rel Nofollow has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Nofollow External Link has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Rel Nofollow and Nofollow External Link free?
Rel Nofollow is free and Nofollow External Link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rel Nofollow or Nofollow External Link?
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 3 months ago and Nofollow External Link was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.