External Links – nofollow, noopener &… vs External & Affiliate Links Processor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
External Links – nofollow, noopener &…
90K+ active installs
Free
External & Affiliate Links Processor
100 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, External Links – nofollow, noopener &… has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 247 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. External Links – nofollow, noopener &… has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while External & Affiliate Links Processor has 5.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | External Links – nofollow, noopener &… | External & Affiliate Links Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 247 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 1.7M+ | ◄ | 5.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 4.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.64 | 1.5.5 |
Rating Breakdown
External Links – nofollow, noopener &…
External & Affiliate Links Processor
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
External Links – nofollow, noopener &… Reviews
Almost nothing at free version
Almost nothing at free version.
Essential Plugin for SEO Control Over External Links
This plugin is exactly what I needed to manage external link behavior on my site. The ability to customize nofollow and dofollow rules by domain is a huge win for SEO, especially for trusted citations
Garbage
Messed my whole site up.
External & Affiliate Links Processor Reviews
No reviews yet
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