VK Link Target Controller vs Nofollow for external link (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VK Link Target Controller
30K+ active installs
Free
Nofollow for external link
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, VK Link Target Controller has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Link Target Controller has accumulated 264K+ total downloads while Nofollow for external link has 286K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VK Link Target Controller | Nofollow for external link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 36 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 264K+ | ► | 286K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 2.8.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.1 | 1.2.4 |
Rating Breakdown
VK Link Target Controller
Nofollow for external link
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, VK Link Target Controller averaged approximately 427 daily downloads while Nofollow for external link averaged 34.
Recent Reviews
VK Link Target Controller Reviews
Easy to use e simple
Your plugin is the best, easy to use, and simple. Thanks a lot!
Great Plugin
Just what I needed. Excellent work done. 5 star no doubt.
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!
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