=== Codious External Links Opener ===

Contributors: codious
Tags: external links, new tab, target blank, rel noopener
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically adds target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer" to external links in post content to improve user experience and security.

== Description ==

**Codious External Links Opener** is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically opens all external links in a new browser tab.  
It also adds `rel="noopener noreferrer"` to external links for improved security and performance.

No setup required. Simply install and activate the plugin.

**Features:**

* Automatically adds `target="_blank"` to external links
* Adds `rel="noopener noreferrer"` for security and performance
* No settings or configuration required
* Lightweight and fast
* Works with posts, pages, and custom post types

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/codious-external-links-opener` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. That’s it! External links will now open in a new tab automatically.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this affect internal links? =
No. Only links pointing to external domains are modified.

= Is there any admin settings page? =
No. The plugin works automatically without any configuration.

= Will it slow down my website? =
No. The plugin is lightweight and only processes post content.

== Screenshots ==

1. External links automatically open in a new tab.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1 =
* Updated compatibility with WordPress 6.8
* Minor internal improvements

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1 =
Compatibility update for WordPress 6.8

== Credits ==

Developed by Codious Technologies