# SEO External Links

> SEO External Links has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SEO External Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Super lightweight solution to changing all external links and internal PDF attachments to open in a new tab.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,020
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+57.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 3, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew Gunn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/amg26/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/seo-external-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [exteral link redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exteral-link-redirect/) | #2 | 2 |
| [external links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-links/) | #29 | 47 |
| [link redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-redirect/) | #2 | 5 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,647 |
| [seo links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo-links/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| exteral link redirect | #2 | 2 |
| external links | >100 | 10,000 |
| link redirect | >100 | 4,920 |
| seo | >100 | 8,462 |
| seo links | >100 | 5,366 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SEO Smart Link Targets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-smart-link-targets/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEO External Links free?
Yes. SEO External Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SEO External Links safe to use in 2026?
SEO External Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SEO External Links?
SEO External Links is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,020 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SEO External Links work with WordPress 7.1?
SEO External Links is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SEO External Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on November 3, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes SEO External Links?
SEO External Links is developed and maintained by Andrew Gunn.

### What are the best alternatives to SEO External Links?
The most popular alternatives to SEO External Links are SEO Smart Link Targets (40+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-external-links/ · Generated 2026-10-11 01:39 UTC by PageForge