Nofollow for external link vs Customize External Links and add Icon (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
Customize External Links and add Icon
300 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Nofollow for external link has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nofollow for external link has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while Customize External Links and add Icon has 7.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nofollow for external link | Customize External Links and add Icon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 286K+ | ◄ | 7.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2019 | |
| Age | 14 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.4 | 2.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon
Download Trends
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!
Customize External Links and add Icon Reviews
No reviews yet
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