How to fix internal nofollow links wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to fix internal nofollow links wordpress: step-by-step guide
Login to your account on WordPress.
We have prepared an example to check later if we have done our internal nofollow link correctly.
Right-click the element and select "Inspect." You’ll see that it has a "no-relation" tag.
Go back to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to "Plugin" and click "Add New."
In the directory tab, search for "External Links." Click "Install Now" and then "Activate."
In the left tab, select "External Links." Next to "Set follow or nofollow," click the dropdown menu and choose "nofollow."
Scroll down and click "Save Changes."
Go back to our example. And as you can see we have set it correctly.
Quick answer: To fix internal nofollow links in WordPress, inspect the element, install and activate the External Links plugin from the dashboard, configure the follow or nofollow setting to nofollow, and save your changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Fix internal nofollow links in WordPress by installing the External Links plugin and updating your settings to ensure proper link configuration. This guide shows how to fix internal nofollow links wordpress in 8 steps, starting with "Login to your account on WordPress" and finishing with "Go back to our example. And as you can see we have set it correctly". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to fix internal nofollow links wordpress?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to get to wordpress dashboard, How to Give Developer Access to WordPress and How to Hide a Page in WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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