Nofollow for external link vs Custom Meta Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Nofollow for external link
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Nofollow for external link leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nofollow for external link has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nofollow for external link | Custom Meta Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 23 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 286K+ | ◄ | 218K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.4 | 1.5.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Nofollow for external link
Custom Meta Widget
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Nofollow for external link averaged approximately 34 daily downloads while Custom Meta Widget averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Nofollow for external link Reviews
Didn’t work for me.
Then again, it hasn’t been updated in 3 years… This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by deralict.
Works very well and easy to set up
Very good addition, works very well. Easy setup and super light. I checked it, it’s really good.
Works fine!
Custom Meta Widget Reviews
good……
but only one custom link can be added 🙁
Semplice e essenziale
Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!
Great convenience!
I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!
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