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Nofollow for external link vs Rel Nofollow Checkbox (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
Rel Nofollow Checkbox

Rel Nofollow Checkbox

4.5(26)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Rel Nofollow Checkbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Rel Nofollow Checkbox has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 26 reviews) while Nofollow for external link leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nofollow for external link has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while Rel Nofollow Checkbox has 82K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Nofollow for external link
►
Rel Nofollow Checkbox4.5/5
Total Reviews
36Nofollow for external link
◄
Rel Nofollow Checkbox26
Active Installs
10K+Nofollow for external link
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Rel Nofollow Checkbox5.0K+
Total Downloads
286K+Nofollow for external link
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Rel Nofollow Checkbox82K+
Support Resolution
N/ANofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow CheckboxN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoNofollow for external link
◄
Rel Nofollow Checkbox8 years ago
First Released
2012Nofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow Checkbox2014
Age
14 yearsNofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow Checkbox12 years
WP Requires
2.8.6+Nofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow Checkbox4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Nofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow Checkboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeNofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow CheckboxFree
Latest Version
1.2.4Nofollow for external link
Rel Nofollow Checkbox1.1.5

Rating Breakdown

Nofollow for external link

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

Rel Nofollow Checkbox

4.5/5(26 reviews)
5
85%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
8%

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!

Rel Nofollow Checkbox Reviews

by frankbin

Still serving me well but any alternative since no update?

I have been using this plugin for over 5 years now and on more than one site. It is very simple and still serves its purpose, however, due to the lack of updates, I am having security concerns. I have

by albertzzz2000

Don`t work

В текущей версии ВП плагин не работает((

by testwp75

Update please

It is time to update this extension. This is not reassuring in terms of security and compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nofollow for external link or Rel Nofollow Checkbox more popular?
Nofollow for external link has 10K+ active installations while Rel Nofollow Checkbox has 5.0K+. Nofollow for external link is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Nofollow for external link or Rel Nofollow Checkbox?
Nofollow for external link has a 3.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Rel Nofollow Checkbox has a 4.5/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are Nofollow for external link and Rel Nofollow Checkbox free?
Nofollow for external link is free and Rel Nofollow Checkbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Nofollow for external link or Rel Nofollow Checkbox?
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 Rel Nofollow Checkbox was last updated 8 years ago.

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