Automatically add rel="nofollow" to external and outbound links to improve SEO, protect link equity, and control outbound link behavior.
Alternatives to Rel Nofollow
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The plugin adds a title and a rel="nofollow" checkbox to the insert link popup box. Only for Classic Editor, NOT Block Editor.
Ozi External Linksv2.5.0
Lightweight, SEO-safe external link and affiliate link management for WordPress.
Radar LinkHawkv2.0.0
Scan outbound links, find broken URLs, review redirects, and update selected links in bulk.
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.
URL Autolinker by Jerin.cav2.14.5
Automatically link saved keywords to URLs in posts and pages — optional Pro features (including AI Links) available.
Automatically adds target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer" to external links in post content to improve user experience and security.
Kombat Linksv1.0.1
Automatic internal linking for WordPress. Define keyword rules once and the plugin inserts the right links across all your posts and pages.
LeKeyLinksv1.0.6
Automatically convert keywords in posts into links. Supports Chinese and English, priority, max replaces, and per-post link limits.