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Rel Nofollow Checkbox

By Fabio Santos

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Rel Nofollow Checkbox Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a nofollow attribute to links in WordPress. This plugin adds a checkbox in the link insertion popup for quick access.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds a simple checkbox in the insert/edit link popup for including nofollow attribute.

Comparing to Alternatives

Rel Nofollow Checkbox is a straightforward plugin designed to add a nofollow option to links easily. Compared to other similar plugins, it stands out for its simplicity but lacks recent updates and some advanced features.

Top alternatives

Rel Nofollow Checkbox

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface.
Effectively adds rel="nofollow" attribute to links.
Lightweight without unnecessary features.

Weaknesses

No recent updates affecting compatibility and security.
Some users report glitches with multiple links.
Lacks advanced link management features.
No premium or extended version available.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's usefulness and some functional issues, especially related to updates and bugs.

Positive highlights

"It is so useful for affiliate links to have this no follow option" - bloup
"Does exactly what it says on the tin without any bugs" - Ben Gray
"Still serving me well" - frankbin

Common complaints

Plugin has glitches when adding multiple links.
No updates leading to security and compatibility concerns.
Link editing issues after multiple edits.
Fails to apply link when opening in a new tab.

Weaknesses

Caching issues causing link duplication.
All links becoming nofollow when only one is selected.
Link box sometimes fails to open for editing.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills solution to add nofollow attributes to links, especially bloggers managing affiliate links.

Not ideal for

Users who need advanced link management, frequent updates, or a plugin with active support and premium features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic functionality to add a nofollow checkbox to links without any cost or premium upsells.

Final Verdict

Rel Nofollow Checkbox is a straightforward and lightweight plugin that fulfills its core purpose effectively for users needing a simple nofollow option.

However, the lack of updates and reported glitches may pose challenges for some users, and those requiring more robust features might need to consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Rel Nofollow Checkbox plugin.

Checkbox

Nofollow

Rel Attribute

Screenshots

FAQ

Download the latest zip file and extract the rel-nofollow-checkbox directory.
Upload it to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate Rel Nofollow Checkbox on the Plugins menu in WordPress.