# External Links Advertisement Note

> External Links Advertisement Note has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** External Links Advertisement No… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Mark external, sponsored, or selected links with configurable disclosure notes while keeping destination URLs unchanged.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,483
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+7.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Schlegl (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/schlegld/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/external-links-advertisement-note/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | >100 | 179 |
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | >100 | 383 |
| [disclosure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disclosure/) | #23 | 30 |
| [external links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-links/) | #30 | 47 |
| [sponsored](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sponsored/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advertising | >100 | 1,327 |
| affiliate | >100 | 1,870 |
| disclosure | >100 | 2,870 |
| external links | >100 | 10,000 |
| sponsored | >100 | 809 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-popups/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (9) | Jul 11, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Quick Adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-adsense/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (74) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Website Monetization by MageNet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-monetization-by-magenet/) | 20K+ | 2.9/5 (7) | May 20, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Website Article Monetization By MageNet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-article-monetization-by-magenet/) | 10K+ | — | May 21, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Mediavine Control Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediavine-control-panel/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 25, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [HBAgency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hbagency/) | 8K+ | — | Dec 10, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Blaze Ads – Fully Integrated Ads Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blaze-ads/) | 7K+ | — | Jan 27, 2026 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is External Links Advertisement No… free?
Yes. External Links Advertisement No… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is External Links Advertisement No… safe to use in 2026?
External Links Advertisement No… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use External Links Advertisement No…?
External Links Advertisement No… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,483 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does External Links Advertisement No… work with WordPress 7.1?
External Links Advertisement No… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does External Links Advertisement No… need?
External Links Advertisement No… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was External Links Advertisement No… last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on August 9, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes External Links Advertisement No…?
External Links Advertisement No… is developed and maintained by David Schlegl.

### What are the best alternatives to External Links Advertisement No…?
The most popular alternatives to External Links Advertisement No… are Ads.txt Manager (100K+ installs), Advanced Popups (60K+ installs) and AI Powered Marketing (50K+ installs).


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