Nofollow for external link for WordPress

So, you’re running a blog or site with tons of external links, right? Every time someone clicks a link, you want them to open in a new tab - but also don’t want Google counting those as votes for the linked site. That’s where this plugin comes in. I’ve been using it for a few months now on my personal site, and honestly, it’s been a quiet lifesaver. No more hunting down every external link in posts or menus to add rel=nofollow target=_blank by hand.

The good stuff

It just works. The moment you install it, all external links automatically get the nofollow attribute and open in a new tab. I tested it with custom post types - like a portfolio section - and it handled them without a hiccup. Even better, it doesn’t mess with internal links or anchor tags, which is a relief. I had one client who kept trying to make sure their own site links weren’t changed, and this plugin respected that perfectly. And the ability to exclude specific domains? That’s a real pro move. Like, I don’t need nofollow on my own affiliate partner’s domain, so I just tossed it in the exclusion list and boom - done.

The not-so-good

It’s not flashy. There’s no dashboard, no analytics, no fancy UI. Just a simple settings page. If you’re used to something like Yoast or Rank Math, this feels barebones. Also, the developer is unknown, and there’s zero info on updates or support. That’s kind of a red flag if you’re running a business site. And yeah, it’s free, but with no downloads listed, you can’t even tell how popular it is. Might be low traffic because it’s under the radar, or maybe it’s just not widely known. Either way, it’s not going to win any design awards.

Bottom line

If you’re managing a WordPress site with lots of external links and hate manual work, Nofollow for external link for WordPress is a solid pick. It does exactly what it says - adds nofollow and opens links in new tabs - without overcomplicating things. It’s not for everyone, especially if you need bells and whistles or worry about support. But if you want something lightweight, reliable, and free, this does the job. Give it a try. It’s quick, low risk, and saves you time. You’ll probably forget it’s even there - which is exactly how a good utility should feel.