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

Nofollow for external link

3.8(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Nofollow for external link
VS
Customize External Links and add Icon

Customize External Links and add Icon

3.7(6)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Customize External Links and add Icon

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

Rating
3.8/5Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon3.7/5
Total Reviews
36Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon6
Active Installs
10K+Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon300
Total Downloads
286K+Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon7.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ANofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add IconN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon1 year ago
First Released
2012Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon2019
Age
14 yearsNofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon7 years
WP Requires
2.8.6+Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Iconfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Iconfalse+
Business Model
FreeNofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add IconFree
Latest Version
1.2.4Nofollow for external link
Customize External Links and add Icon2.3.2

Rating Breakdown

Nofollow for external link

3.8/5(36 reviews)
5
61%
4
6%
3
6%
2
3%
1
25%

Customize External Links and add Icon

3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
33%
4
33%
3
17%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Nofollow for external link Reviews

by deralict

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.

by Danishsard

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.

by djcargo

Works fine!

Customize External Links and add Icon Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nofollow for external link or Customize External Links and add Icon more popular?
Nofollow for external link has 10K+ active installations while Customize External Links and add Icon has 300. Nofollow for external link is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nofollow for external link or Customize External Links and add Icon?
Nofollow for external link has a 3.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Customize External Links and add Icon has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Nofollow for external link and Customize External Links and add Icon free?
Nofollow for external link is free and Customize External Links and add Icon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nofollow for external link or Customize External Links and add Icon?
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?
Nofollow for external link was last updated 1 year ago and Customize External Links and add Icon was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.