The External Links in New Window New Tab plugin for WordPress is designed to enhance user experience by opening external links in a new tab or window. This free utility allows users to specify which URLs should be forced to open in a new window, ensuring that visitors remain on the original site while exploring external content. The plugin produces XHTML Strict compliant code and is optimized for search engines, utilizing JavaScript's window.open() function to manage link behavior without the need for external libraries like jQuery.

This plugin stands out by handling links client-side, which allows search engines to follow them correctly without generating errors if JavaScript is unsupported in a user's browser. While it is a straightforward solution for managing external links, users seeking more advanced features may consider the WP External Links plugin. However, it is important to note that this plugin may conflict with others that modify the links' onClick attribute.