1. XHTML Strict Compliant and SEO Optimized: The plugin uses JavaScript’s window.open() function, which ensures the generated code is XHTML Strict compliant and search engine optimized. This means your links will be properly indexed by search engines, unlike plugins that use less robust methods.
2. Lightweight and Versatile: The plugin adds only a few lines of vanilla JavaScript to your page, without requiring any external libraries like jQuery. This makes it a lightweight and efficient solution that won’t slow down your website. Plus, it can handle external links even if the user’s browser doesn’t support JavaScript.
3. Customizable Link Handling: The plugin allows you to set specific URLs that should be forced to open in a new window or ignored, giving you granular control over how links are handled on your site.
4. Active Community and Recent Updates: With over 30,000 active installations and a 4.5-star rating, this plugin has a strong user base and is actively maintained. The recent update addressing a known issue demonstrates the developer’s responsiveness to user feedback.
5. Multilingual Support: The plugin currently offers translations in Danish, Dutch, and Lithuanian, with the developer welcoming contributions for additional languages. This makes it a great choice for websites with international audiences.
6. Complementary Advanced Option: If you require more advanced link management features, the developer also offers a free “WP External Links” plugin, which provides additional customization options.
