External Links: installs, ratings and growth stats
By WebFactory · Rank #479
External Links is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 90K+. Rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 247 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 72,331 downloads for External Links. Public support resolution sits at 100%. HostList install rank: #479. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Internal links & external links manager: open in new window or tab, control nofollow, ugc, sponsored & noopener. SEO friendly.
Install trend
90K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- Requires PHP 7.2
- Last updated 16 August 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2011-02-27
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use External Links?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 90K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is External Links actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 16 August 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What hosting should I use with External Links?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.