=== External Links Modifier ===
Contributors: prabeshstha
Tags: external links, nofollow, noreferrer, noopener, meta box
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

External Links Modifier automatically updates external links in your posts to open in a new tab with rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener".

== Description ==
External Links Modifier is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically modifies external links in your post content so that they open in a new tab and include the attributes `rel="nofollow noreferrer"`. The plugin also provides a simple meta box in the post editor where you can toggle the functionality on or off for individual posts.

This plugin is ideal for bloggers who want to ensure that outbound links are handled consistently, improve user experience, and follow SEO best practices.

== Installation ==
1. Upload the `external-links-modifier` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Edit a post and locate the **External Links Modifier Settings** meta box in the post editor. Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable the external links modifications for that post.
4. Save or update your post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does the plugin work on pages? =
By default, the plugin is designed to work on posts only at the moment. Will be added if there is enough requests.

= Can I disable the functionality for individual posts? =
Yes. The meta box in the post editor allows you to toggle the plugin on or off for each individual post.

= What if I need support? =
Please feel free to leave a support request in the WordPress support forums for this plugin.

== Screenshots ==
1. **Meta Box in Post Editor:** The meta box in the WordPress post editor where you can enable or disable the External Links Modifier.

== License ==
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.