SEO External Links
Super lightweight solution to changing all external links and internal PDF attachments to open in a new tab.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SEO External Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| exteral link redirect | #2 |
| external links | >100 |
| link redirect | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
| seo links | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About SEO External Links
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Super lightweight solution to changing all external links and internal PDF attachments to open in a new tab.
Installation
Either upload a .zip file, or install through the WordPress.org repository.
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Best SEO External Links alternatives
All exteral link redirect plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SEO Smart Link Targets
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FAQ
SEO External Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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 40 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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