Nofollow for external link vs DoFollow Case by Case (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, DoFollow Case by Case has a higher user rating (4/5 from 8 reviews) while Nofollow for external link leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nofollow for external link has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while DoFollow Case by Case has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nofollow for external link | DoFollow Case by Case | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 286K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.4 | 3.6.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Nofollow for external link
DoFollow Case by Case
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Nofollow for external link averaged approximately 34 daily downloads while DoFollow Case by Case averaged 7.
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!
DoFollow Case by Case Reviews
Great and useful plugin
Very useful plugin. It however lacks the ability to act on the comment author URL on a case by case basis. Currently, the box only acts on the links in the comment. Suggestion has been made in the sup
Ótimo plugin
Muito bom este plugin, recomendo
Doesn't seem to work
Installed plug-in, added my email to the “white-list” and added a new comment… I couldn’t get rid of the rel=”nofollow”, every time I save the comment it just comes back!
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