# Nofollow Case by Case

> Nofollow Case by Case has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Nofollow Case by Case shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**For unmodified links Nofollow Case by Case works like a (do)follow plugin for WordPress. It simply removes rel=”nofollow” from your comment links.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 39,020
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+42.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.6
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fob (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fob/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nofollow-case-by-case/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [administration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administration/) | #21 | 141 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [dofollow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dofollow/) | #2 | 9 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | #56 | 420 |
| [nofollow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nofollow/) | #18 | 64 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| administration | >100 | 3,225 |
| comments | >100 | 8,842 |
| dofollow | #45 | 56 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| nofollow | >100 | 776 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 84%
- 1.2: 16%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Adminimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adminimize/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jun 10, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Remove Dashboard Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-dashboard-access-for-non-admins/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (78) | May 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Error Log Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/error-log-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (48) | Oct 1, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Automatic Domain Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-domain-changer/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (29) | May 8, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [WPCore Plugin Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcore/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | May 20, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [WP Hide Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-dashboard/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 8 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Site Health Tool Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-health-tool-manager/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Sep 22, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Users by Date Registered](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/users-by-date-registered/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 20, 2019 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nofollow Case by Case free?
Yes. Nofollow Case by Case is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Nofollow Case by Case safe to use in 2026?
Nofollow Case by Case shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nofollow Case by Case?
Nofollow Case by Case is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 39,020 times since it launched in March 2007. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nofollow Case by Case work with WordPress 7.1?
Nofollow Case by Case is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Nofollow Case by Case last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.6, was released on December 10, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Nofollow Case by Case?
Nofollow Case by Case is developed and maintained by fob.

### What are the best alternatives to Nofollow Case by Case?
The most popular alternatives to Nofollow Case by Case are Adminimize (200K+ installs), Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs) and Error Log Monitor (20K+ installs).


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