Indicate External Links vs Sticky Back2Top Universal (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Sticky Back2Top Universal
4.7(3)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
View Sticky Back2Top Universal Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Indicate External Links has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Indicate External Links has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Sticky Back2Top Universal has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Indicate External Links | Sticky Back2Top Universal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.0 | 2.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Indicate External Links
◄Sticky Back2Top Universal4.7/5
Total Reviews
7Indicate External Links
◄Sticky Back2Top Universal3
Active Installs
700Indicate External Links
◄Sticky Back2Top Universal100
Total Downloads
14K+Indicate External Links
◄Sticky Back2Top Universal3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AIndicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top UniversalN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoIndicate External Links
◄Sticky Back2Top Universal6 years ago
First Released
2014Indicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top Universal2016
Age
12 yearsIndicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top Universal10 years
WP Requires
3.7+Indicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top Universal3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Indicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top Universalfalse+
Business Model
FreeIndicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top UniversalFree
Latest Version
1.1.0Indicate External Links
Sticky Back2Top Universal2.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Indicate External Links
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Sticky Back2Top Universal
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indicate External Links or Sticky Back2Top Universal more popular?
Indicate External Links has 700 active installations while Sticky Back2Top Universal has 100. Indicate External Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Indicate External Links or Sticky Back2Top Universal?
Indicate External Links has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Sticky Back2Top Universal has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Indicate External Links and Sticky Back2Top Universal free?
Indicate External Links is free and Sticky Back2Top Universal is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Indicate External Links or Sticky Back2Top Universal?
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?
Indicate External Links was last updated 9 months ago and Sticky Back2Top Universal was last updated 6 years ago.
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