# exlink-safe-filter – External Link Security

> exlink-safe-filter has <10 active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** exlink-safe-filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**高级外部链接安全过滤插件，提供白名单、灰名单、黑名单分类管理及多种安全防护选项。**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 698
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+39.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** C1G (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/c1gstudio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/exlink-safe-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blacklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blacklist/) | #34 | 43 |
| [external links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-links/) | #46 | 47 |
| [link filtering](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-filtering/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,615 |
| [whitelist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/whitelist/) | #11 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blacklist | >100 | 513 |
| external links | >100 | 10,000 |
| link filtering | >100 | 2,725 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| whitelist | >100 | 1,024 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gravity Forms Email Blacklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-email-blacklist/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (15) | May 29, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 2 | [Block List Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blacklist-updater/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jun 24, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [Blacklist Manager – WooCommerce Anti-Fraud, Blacklist & Checkout Verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-blacklist-manager/) | 2K+ | 3.8/5 (13) | Sep 23, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Gravity Forms Block Email Domains](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-block-email-domains/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (9) | Nov 5, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [BSK Forms Blacklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bsk-gravityforms-blacklist/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Blacklist Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-blacklist-updater/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (4) | May 11, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [CM E-Mail Blacklist – Simple email filtering for safer registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cm-email-blacklist/) | 800+ | 4.5/5 (8) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 8 | [Comment Blacklist Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-blacklist-manager/) | 500+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Aug 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [Mihdan: Ajax Edit Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ajax-edit-comments/) | 400+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Jan 13, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [User Domain Whitelist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-domain-whitelist/) | 300+ | 4.1/5 (9) | Dec 25, 2017 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is exlink-safe-filter free?
Yes. exlink-safe-filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is exlink-safe-filter safe to use in 2026?
exlink-safe-filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use exlink-safe-filter?
exlink-safe-filter is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 698 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does exlink-safe-filter work with WordPress 7.1?
exlink-safe-filter is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does exlink-safe-filter need?
exlink-safe-filter requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was exlink-safe-filter last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on June 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes exlink-safe-filter?
exlink-safe-filter is developed and maintained by C1G.

### What are the best alternatives to exlink-safe-filter?
The most popular alternatives to exlink-safe-filter are Gravity Forms Email Blackli… (10K+ installs), Block List Updater (3K+ installs) and Blacklist Manager (2K+ installs).


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