Automatically add rel="nofollow" to external and outbound links to improve SEO, protect link equity, and control outbound link behavior.
Alternatives to Auto External Link Nofollow
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Vipezer No External Linkv1.0.0
Remove external links automatically on publish, or add SEO attributes such as nofollow and noopener. Made by WP Vipezer.
Manage outbound links automatically: open in new tab, add nofollow, noopener, and exclude domains.
Radar LinkHawkv2.0.0
Scan outbound links, find broken URLs, review redirects, and update selected links in bulk.
Ozi External Linksv2.5.0
Lightweight, SEO-safe external link and affiliate link management for WordPress.
Hide and manage external download and redirect URLs behind customizable buttons and a clean titanium.download endpoint.
Internal links & external links manager: open in new window or tab, control nofollow, ugc, sponsored & noopener. SEO friendly.
LeBase64URLv1.5.1
Convert post external links into signed redirect URLs (?goto=), with whitelist, nofollow, and intermediate page options.
Automatically adds target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer" to external links in post content to improve user experience and security.