WP Open Comment Links in New Window
Opens all the links (URLs) added in the comments and author URL, in a new tab or window.
4.3(4 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 1 month agoAs of April 2026, WP Open Comment Links in New Window is a WordPress Open plugin with 200 active installations and a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Open in New Window Plugin.
4.3/54 reviews
200active installs
7.4K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014
Overview
WordPress comments are very important for a blog and really makes it possible to interact with users. Comments are why users take more interest in a blog.
But one of the problems with the comments is that all the links (URLs) in the comments open in the same window. This diverts the user’s mind away from the actual post and increases the bounce rate.
This plugin opens all the links added in the comments and author URL, in a new tab or window which helps to decrease the bounce rate and increase user engagement on your blog.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.5+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.2, November 30, 2017
- Updated function to avoid any conflict
Contributors
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