External Links in New Window / New Tab
B-Key Metrics
Active Installs
30K
Total Downloads
133
Avg Rating
4.5/5.0
Support Resolution
100%
WP.org Rank
#928
Trends
Active Installs
30K
Daily Downloads
18/day avg
Rankings & Growth
Install Health Score
5 signals from your last 30 days of install data
-10
out of ±100
WP.org rounds install counts to tiers — no tier change detected yet. Only Recency reflects real data; the score will update once installs cross a tier boundary.
Keyword Rankings
WP.org search positions for your plugin's tags
| # | Keyword | Position | 30d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tabs | #21 | +2 | View |
Rating Breakdown
Support
3 of 3 threads resolved
- link opens in new TAB not in new window
2/22/2025
- Doesn’t work on Live Site
11/7/2024
Recent Reviews
Not working
edragonxx · 10/30/2025
Not working with google ads ]]>
Works as expected, minimal setup
Christian Saborio · 11/11/2024
Download, activate, you are done. This is pretty much you need, works flawlessly. ]]>
Simple, elegant plug-in
philsimon · 7/20/2024
This one’s going to save me a good deal of time with my new writing process. Thank you for creating it. ]]>
Work perfect
boonpraserd · 7/15/2024
It is working perfectly after installation. Don’t need any setup or configuration. ]]>
Works perfectly!
mhscodafweb · 2/14/2024
Great plugin, great support! Thanks! ]]>
Compatibility
Tested up to WordPress
6.9.1
Requires PHP
5.2
Version Updates (12 mo)
0 updates
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FAQ
Is External Links in New Window / New Tab still maintained?
Yes, External Links in New Window / New Tab was last updated 2 months ago and appears to be actively maintained.
How many active installs does External Links in New Window / New Tab have?
External Links in New Window / New Tab currently has 30K active installs on WordPress.org.
What is the support resolution rate for External Links in New Window / New Tab?
100% of support threads have been resolved for External Links in New Window / New Tab. It currently has 3 support threads with 3 resolved.
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