External Links in New Window / New Tab
Download External Links in New Window / New Tab 1.45Free download · version 1.45
Description
At a glance
External Links in New Window / New Tab v1.45 is a free WordPress plugin with 30K+ active installs, 4.5/5 rating from 77 reviews, updated August 16, 2026, requires WordPress 4.0+ & PHP 5.2+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Opens external links in a new tab or a or new window. You can set URLs that should either be forced to open in a new window or ignored.
The plugin produces XHTML Strict compliant code and is search engine optimized (SEO).
This is done using JavaScript’s window.open()-function. It adds only a few lines of vanilla JavaScript to the page, and does not require any external libraries like jQuery.
Most other plugins perform a hack by altering the target parameter (i.e. <a href="http://somewhere.example" target="_blank">). That method is not XHTML Strict compliant.
This plugin handles the links client-side, which lets search engines follow the links properly. Also, if a browser does not support JavaScript, the plugin is simply inactive, and does not result in any errors.
If you need a more advanced plugin, with more options try our free WP External Links plugin.
Credits
Inspired by the Zap_NewWindow plugin by Tom Köhler.
The banner is a photo by Monja Da Riva.
Translations
Danish by Kristian Risager Larsen
Dutch by Paul Staring
Lithuanian by Vincent G
Other translations will be appreciated!
Known bugs
The plugin conflicts with other plugins that change the links’ `onClick´ attribute.
Original developer
Kristian Risager Larsen – kezze.dk
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download External Links in New Window / New Tab?
External Links in New Window / New Tab 1.45 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.5/5 rating from 77 user reviews.
Does External Links in New Window / New Tab cost anything?
No. External Links in New Window / New Tab 1.45 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install External Links in New Window / New Tab 1.45?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for External Links in New Window / New Tab?
External Links in New Window / New Tab 1.45 requires WordPress 4.0 or higher and PHP 5.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was External Links in New Window / New Tab last updated?
Version 1.45 was last updated on August 16, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the External Links in New Window / New Tab download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.45
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.45 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 16, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (77 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 or higher |
| Author | WebFactory |
| Tags | external-links, links, new-tab, new-window, target-blank |
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