How External Links in New Window / New Tab Affects Your WordPress Speed
Performance Analysis
Performance Impact
External Links in New Window / New Tab receives an estimated speed score of C+ based on our heuristic analysis of plugin metrics including update frequency, PHP requirements, active installs, and feature scope.
This plugin has an average performance impact. Consider whether you need all its features, and test your site speed before and after installation.
Maintenance Status
Last updated: 2025-12-03. Requires PHP 5.2+. Trusted by 30K+ active installations.
Note: Speed scores are estimated from plugin metrics. Real-world performance varies depending on your server configuration, other active plugins, and how you use the plugin.
Alternatives to External Links in New Window / New Tab
| Plugin | Speed Score | Active Installs |
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| LiteSpeed Cache | A- | 7M+ |
| Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed | B- | 5M+ |
| Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth | B- | 3M+ |
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