Nofollow for external link vs Extend Link (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, Nofollow for external link has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nofollow for external link has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while Extend Link has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nofollow for external link | Extend Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 286K+ | ◄ | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.4 | 2.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Nofollow for external link
Extend Link
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Nofollow for external link averaged approximately 34 daily downloads while Extend Link averaged 10.
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!
Extend Link Reviews
doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor :(
The idea is great and a great job but it doesn’t work with the Gutenberg editor 🙁 When the plugin is updated by adding the functionalities under the existing “open in new window” button in the Gutenb
Makes adding a Link Class easy.
Easy to use for adding a Link Class attribute for your links in the TinyMCE editor.
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