Rel Nofollow vs Nofollow Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Rel Nofollow has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rel Nofollow has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Nofollow Shortcode has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Rel Nofollow | Nofollow Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
4Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow Shortcode0
Active Installs
800Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow Shortcode10
Total Downloads
36K+Rel Nofollow
◄Nofollow Shortcode2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ARel Nofollow
Nofollow ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoRel Nofollow
◄Nofollow Shortcode13 years ago
First Released
2014Rel Nofollow
Nofollow Shortcode2012
Age
12 yearsRel Nofollow
Nofollow Shortcode14 years
WP Requires
3.7+Rel Nofollow
Nofollow Shortcode2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Rel Nofollow
Nofollow Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeRel Nofollow
Nofollow ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.4Rel Nofollow
Nofollow Shortcode1.1
Rating Breakdown
Rel Nofollow
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Nofollow Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rel Nofollow or Nofollow Shortcode more popular?
Rel Nofollow has 800 active installations while Nofollow Shortcode has 10. Rel Nofollow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rel Nofollow or Nofollow Shortcode?
Rel Nofollow has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Nofollow Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Rel Nofollow and Nofollow Shortcode free?
Rel Nofollow is free and Nofollow Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rel Nofollow or Nofollow Shortcode?
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?
Rel Nofollow was last updated 3 months ago and Nofollow Shortcode was last updated 13 years ago.
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